Translation of Japanese word "来週" to English
来週
らいしゅう
[raishuu]
IPA: /raishuu/
Meaning
Verb(This entry is a translation hub.).
How to use
来週 (raishuu) — 'next week'. 来週の月曜日 — next Monday. Antonym: 先週 (senshuu).
🇬🇧 English
next week
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 来週
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): らいしゅう
Romaji Transcription: raishuu
Example Sentences
来週は雨が降ります。
Next week it will rain.
来週に会いましょう。
らいしゅうに あいましょう。
Let's meet next week.
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Common phrases
- 来週の月曜日— next Monday
- 来週のスケジュール— next week's schedule
- 来週また会いましょう— let's meet again next week
Frequency rank: #546 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "来週" mean?▼
The Japanese word "来週" means "next week" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "来週"?▼
The word "来週" is read as "らいしゅう" (raishuu). 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: "Refers to the week after the current week.".
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