Translation of Japanese word "週" to English
週
しゅう
[shuu]
IPA: /ɕɯː/
Meaning
NounAny period of seven consecutive days.
How to use
週 (shuu) — 'week'. 今週 (konshuu) — this week. 先週 (senshuu) — last week. 来週 (raishuu) — next week. 毎週 (maishuu) — every week.
🇬🇧 English
week
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 週
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しゅう
Romaji Transcription: shuu
Example Sentences
週に一度会います。
しゅうに いちど あいます。
We meet once a week.
週末は休みです。
しゅうまつ は やすみです。
The weekend is a holiday.
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Common phrases
- 来週 / 先週 / 今週— next / last / this week
- 週に一度会います。— We meet once a week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "週" mean?▼
The Japanese word "週" means "week" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "週"?▼
The word "週" is read as "しゅう" (shuu). 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: "週に一度会います。".
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