Translation of Japanese word "週末" to English
週末
しゅうまつ
[shuumatsu]
IPA: /ɕɯːmatsu/
Meaning
NounThe break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in Western countries, Saturday and Sunday.
How to use
週末 (shuumatsu) — 'weekend'. 週末旅行 — weekend trip. 楽しい週末を！ — Have a nice weekend!. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
weekend
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 週末
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しゅうまつ
Romaji Transcription: shuumatsu
Example Sentences
週末は、家族と一緒に旅行に行きます。
On the weekend, we go on a trip with our family.
彼は週末に旅行に行きます。
He is going on a trip during the weekend.
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Common phrases
- 楽しい週末を！— Have a nice weekend!
Frequency rank: #531 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "週末" mean?▼
The Japanese word "週末" means "weekend" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "週末"?▼
The word "週末" is read as "しゅうまつ" (shuumatsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "週末は、家族と一緒に旅行に行きます。".
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