こないだ

Alternative writings: 此間
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

A colloquial form of 'この間' meaning 'the other day', 'recently' — used to refer to a past event that happened not long ago.

NounAdverbUsually Kana

Examples

こないだはありがとう。助かったよ。

Thanks for the other day. You really helped me.

こないだ映画を見たけど、とても面白かった。

I saw a movie the other day; it was really interesting.

あの人、こないだ会ったばかりなのにもう忘れたの?

We just met that person the other day—have you already forgotten them?

こないだの件について、また連絡します。

I'll get back to you about the matter from the other day.

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