今度

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 今度(こんど) refers to this occasion or the next one, depending on context.
• Basic usage: It is used for an upcoming plan or something to continue on another occasion.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• With an upcoming date
  • 今度の土曜日 refers to the coming Saturday.
• Next time without a fixed date
  • 続きは今度話そう means suggesting that the rest be discussed next time.
  • 今度 alone does not fix a specific date or time.