Bedeutung
A common farewell greeting before the weekend.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is often preceded by 'Otsukaresama desu.' In Japan, acknowledging the week's hard work is just as important as wishing for a good break. Japanese youth often use the abbreviation 'Yoi shuu' (よい週) or just emojis to convey this on platforms like TikTok or Instagram. It is becoming more common for customers to say this to staff, a sign of the 'Westernization' of manners where the customer-staff relationship is more reciprocal. Some older Japanese people might still find this phrase a bit too 'Western' and prefer traditional greetings like 'Shitsurei shimasu.'
The 'Also You' Rule
If someone says this to you, always reply with '...san mo!' (You too!) to be polite.
The Saturday Trap
If you say this on Saturday morning, it's okay, but it's much more common on Friday.
Bedeutung
A common farewell greeting before the weekend.
The 'Also You' Rule
If someone says this to you, always reply with '...san mo!' (You too!) to be polite.
The Saturday Trap
If you say this on Saturday morning, it's okay, but it's much more common on Friday.
Email Etiquette
In business emails, this is a great way to end a Friday message to soften the tone.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the formal version of the weekend greeting.
{良|よ}い{週末|しゅうまつ}を＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ください。
The verb '{過|す}ごす' (sugosu) means to spend time. The formal pattern is 'o + verb stem + kudasai.'
Match the phrase to the correct person.
You are leaving the office and speaking to your CEO.
With a CEO, you must use the most formal version to show proper respect.
What is the most natural response?
A: {今週|こんしゅう}もお{疲|つか}れ{様|さま}でした！{良|よ}い{週末|しゅうまつ}を！ B: ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
When someone wishes you a good weekend, you should thank them and wish them the same.
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgaben{良|よ}い{週末|しゅうまつ}を＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ください。
The verb '{過|す}ごす' (sugosu) means to spend time. The formal pattern is 'o + verb stem + kudasai.'
You are leaving the office and speaking to your CEO.
With a CEO, you must use the most formal version to show proper respect.
A: {今週|こんしゅう}もお{疲|つか}れ{様|さま}でした！{良|よ}い{週末|しゅうまつ}を！ B: ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
When someone wishes you a good weekend, you should thank them and wish them the same.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but use the full version: '{良|よ}い{週末|しゅうまつ}をお{過|す}ごしください。'
Only if you know you won't see the person on Friday.
That's fine! It's a general wish, not dependent on specific plans.
It's a particle marking the 'weekend' as the thing you want them to 'have/spend.' The verb is just hidden.
Yes, it's very common in modern offices and among friends.
Absolutely, it's very common on LINE with a 'wave' or 'sparkle' emoji.
Yes, just add 'ne' at the end: '{良|よ}い{週末|しゅうまつ}をね！'
'Yoi' is 'good/nice' (general), 'Tanoshii' is 'fun' (active). 'Yoi' is more common.
Yes, it's very kind, but only on a Friday.
Both mean good, but 'Yoi' sounds slightly more formal and is the standard for this set phrase.
Verwandte Redewendungen
{良|よ}いお{年|とし}を
similarHave a good New Year
お{疲|つか}れ{様|さま}でした
builds onThank you for your hard work
ゆっくり{休|やす}んでください
similarPlease rest well
{楽|たの}しんできてください
specialized formGo and have fun
