synonym Comparative
今度
VS
改めて
Differences Between "今度" and "改めて"
Option A
今度
Meaning
next time; another time; this time
Reading
こんど (kondo)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
今度、一緒に映画を見に行きませんか。
Would you like to go see a movie together next time?
Option B
改めて
Meaning
another time; again; anew; formally; afresh
Reading
あらためて (aratamete)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
システムの要件定義のスマートな変更に伴い、彼は来週月曜日に_______クライアントと詳細な打ち合わせをセットしました。
In association with the smart change of the system requirements definition, he set a detailed meeting with the client again next Monday.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(next time; another time; this time)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 今度: Mainly refers to 'next time' or 'another time' in the future. Can also mean 'this time' or 'the last time' depending on context (e.g., この度). Often used when making future plans or suggestions.
- 改めて: Refers to doing something again at a later time, formally renewing an action, or making a fresh start on a task after changes. Often used as 改めて連絡する or 改めて誓う. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Anew/again! "Now that we have overcome various crises, I confess my absolute lifelong love for you anew, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Confessing anew! B-Baka! Don't say such heart-throbbing things over and over! But... whisper that fresh passion of yours in my ears daily, and keep proving it next to me for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あらためて（改めて）よ！『ハルカ部長、色々な修羅場を乗り越えた今、改めて（もう一度）あなたへの生涯の絶対の愛を告白します！』って…っ！改めての告白！バカ！/// 何度もそんな胸がキュンキュンするようなことを…っ！でも、あんたのその改めての熱意、一生私の隣で毎日囁き続けて証明しなさい！』
- 今度: Mainly refers to 'next time' or 'another time' in the future. Can also mean 'this time' or 'the last time' depending on context (e.g., この度). Often used when making future plans or suggestions.
- 改めて: Refers to doing something again at a later time, formally renewing an action, or making a fresh start on a task after changes. Often used as 改めて連絡する or 改めて誓う. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Anew/again! "Now that we have overcome various crises, I confess my absolute lifelong love for you anew, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Confessing anew! B-Baka! Don't say such heart-throbbing things over and over! But... whisper that fresh passion of yours in my ears daily, and keep proving it next to me for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あらためて（改めて）よ！『ハルカ部長、色々な修羅場を乗り越えた今、改めて（もう一度）あなたへの生涯の絶対の愛を告白します！』って…っ！改めての告白！バカ！/// 何度もそんな胸がキュンキュンするようなことを…っ！でも、あんたのその改めての熱意、一生私の隣で毎日囁き続けて証明しなさい！』
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