When talking about time in Japanese, you'll notice a pattern. For "this week," you use 今週 (konshū). The character 今 (ima) means "now" or "this." So, literally, it's "now week."
Similarly, for "this month," you use 今月 (kongetsu), and for "this year," it's 今年 (kotoshi). This pattern makes it easy to remember these common time expressions. You'll hear 今週 used frequently in daily conversations and plans.
When talking about time in Japanese, you'll often see patterns like 「今」 (kon) meaning "this" combined with a unit of time. So, 「今週」 (konshuu) literally translates to "this week." It's a straightforward way to refer to the current week you are in.
For example, if you're making plans, you might say 「今週の週末は何をしますか？」 (Konshuu no shuumatsu wa nani o shimasu ka?) meaning "What are you doing this weekend?" Or, if you're referring to an event happening during the current week, you could say 「今週の会議は火曜日です」 (Konshuu no kaigi wa kayoubi desu) which means "This week's meeting is on Tuesday."
It's an essential word for daily conversation and scheduling. You'll hear and use it frequently when discussing your weekly activities.
When talking about time in Japanese, you'll notice a pattern. Words like 今週 (konshuu), 今月 (kongetsu), and 今年 (kotoshi) all start with the character 今 (ima), which means 'now' or 'current'. This makes it easy to remember that these words refer to the current week, month, and year, respectively.
So, if you want to say 'this week,' you use 今週 (konshuu). If you want to say 'this month,' it's 今月 (kongetsu). And for 'this year,' you use 今年 (kotoshi). This pattern is very common and helpful for building your vocabulary.
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- 今週 (konshuu) means 'this week.'
- Use it to talk about events happening in the current seven-day period.
- A common and essential time-related word in Japanese.
§ Understanding 今週 (konshuu)
- Japanese Word
- 今週 (こんしゅう)
- Definition
- This current week.
- Word Type
- Noun
- CEFR Level
- A2
今週 (konshuu) is a straightforward word. It means 'this week'. It's used just like you would use 'this week' in English, referring to the current week you are in. You'll hear and use this word constantly in daily conversation, so it's a good one to master early.
§ Basic Usage
The simplest way to use 今週 (konshuu) is by itself or with a verb. It functions as a time marker, telling you when something is happening.
今週は忙しいです。
Hint: This week is busy.
今週、旅行に行きます。
Hint: This week, I will go on a trip.
§ Using with Days of the Week
You can easily combine 今週 (konshuu) with the names of the days of the week to specify a particular day within the current week.
- 今週の月曜日 (konshuu no getsuyoubi) - this Monday
- 今週の金曜日 (konshuu no kinyoubi) - this Friday
Notice the particle の (no) is used here. It acts like an apostrophe 's' or 'of' in English, showing possession or relation. So, it's 'this week's Monday' or 'the Monday of this week'.
今週の土曜日にパーティーがあります。
Hint: There is a party this Saturday.
今週の水曜日は会議です。
Hint: This Wednesday is a meeting.
§ Combining with other time words
You can also combine 今週 (konshuu) with other time-related nouns to be more specific.
- 今週中 (konshuuchuu) - sometime this week / during this week
- 今週末 (konshuumatsu) - this weekend
今週中に連絡します。
Hint: I will contact you sometime this week.
今週末は何をしますか。
Hint: What will you do this weekend?
§ Common Phrases
Here are some common phrases using 今週 (konshuu) that you'll find useful:
今週も頑張りましょう！ (Konshuu mo ganbarimashou!): Let's do our best again this week! (Often used at the start of a new week.)
今週はどこか行きますか？ (Konshuu wa dokoka ikimasu ka?): Are you going anywhere this week?
§ Quick Comparison: 今週 vs. 毎週
Don't confuse 今週 (konshuu - this week) with 毎週 (maishuu - every week). They sound a bit similar but have distinct meanings.
- 今週 (konshuu)
- Refers to the specific current week.
- 毎週 (maishuu)
- Refers to an action or event that happens regularly, every week.
毎週、日本語を勉強します。
Hint: I study Japanese every week.
As you can see, 今週 (konshuu) is a practical and essential word for talking about your schedule and current events in Japanese. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll be using it naturally in no time!
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The kanji are common and straightforward.
Relatively simple kanji to write.
Clear pronunciation with standard Japanese sounds.
Commonly used word, easy to recognize in conversation.
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「今週」is typically used in a temporal adverbial phrase to indicate when an action or event takes place. It doesn't usually take particles like 「に」when directly modifying a verb, but it can when setting a specific time within the week, though often it's omitted for brevity.
今週、京都に行きます。(I'm going to Kyoto this week.)
「今週」can be combined with other time expressions to specify a particular day or period within the current week. For example, 「今週の月曜日」 (this Monday).
今週の月曜日に会議があります。(There's a meeting this Monday.)
When referring to an action that occurs habitually or repeatedly during the current week, 「今週」is used as a general timeframe. It implies the action will happen at some point within these seven days.
今週は忙しいです。(I'm busy this week.)
「今週」can be used with verbs in various tenses to indicate actions planned for, happening in, or having occurred within the current week.
今週中にレポートを提出します。(I will submit the report by the end of this week.)
When asking about plans or events for the current week, 「今週」is often used at the beginning of a question.
今週、何か予定がありますか。(Do you have any plans this week?)
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今週、私は東京に行きます。
This week, I'm going to Tokyo.
今週の週末は何をしますか？
What are you doing this weekend?
今週は忙しいです。
I'm busy this week.
今週、彼は日本に来ます。
He is coming to Japan this week.
今週の火曜日に会議があります。
There's a meeting this Tuesday.
今週、新しい本を読みます。
I'll read a new book this week.
今週、一緒に映画を見ませんか？
Shall we watch a movie together this week?
今週はとても楽しいです。
This week is very fun.
今週の金曜日に友達と会う予定です。
I have plans to meet a friend this Friday.
「今週の」is used to modify a noun, indicating "this week's [noun]". 「金曜日に」indicates the specific day of the meeting.
今週は仕事がたくさんあって、とても忙しいです。
This week I have a lot of work and I'm very busy.
「今週は」emphasizes "this week" as the subject. 「たくさんあって」means "there is a lot and..."
今週中にそのレポートを提出しなければなりません。
I have to submit that report by the end of this week.
「今週中に」means "during this week" or "by the end of this week." 「しなければなりません」expresses obligation.
今週の週末は何をする予定ですか？
What are your plans for this weekend?
「今週の週末」means "this week's weekend." 「何をする予定ですか」is a common way to ask about future plans.
今週のレッスンは水曜日です。
This week's lesson is on Wednesday.
「今週のレッスン」means "this week's lesson." 「水曜日です」states the day.
先週は雨が多かったですが、今週は晴れるといいですね。
Last week it rained a lot, but I hope it's sunny this week.
「先週は」refers to "last week." 「今週は」refers to "this week." 「～といいですね」expresses a wish or hope.
今週は新しいプロジェクトが始まります。
A new project starts this week.
「今週は」indicates the time frame for the action. 「始まります」is the verb for "to start."
今週のニュースで、その話題が大きく取り上げられていました。
That topic was widely covered in this week's news.
「今週のニュース」means "this week's news." 「大きく取り上げられていました」is a passive form meaning "was widely taken up/covered."
今週の金曜日に新しい映画が公開されるそうですよ。
I heard a new movie is being released this Friday.
A rumor or indirect information is expressed using 'そうですよ'.
今週中にそのプロジェクトを終わらせなければなりません。
I have to finish that project by the end of this week.
'〜中に' indicates 'during' or 'by the end of' a period.
今週は仕事が忙しくて、全然時間がありませんでした。
This week I was busy with work and had no time at all.
'全然〜ない' emphasizes 'not at all' or 'not in the least'.
今週の週末に友達と旅行に行く計画を立てています。
I'm planning to go on a trip with friends this weekend.
'〜計画を立てる' means 'to make a plan'.
今週の会議で、新しい戦略について議論する予定です。
We are scheduled to discuss a new strategy at this week's meeting.
'〜予定です' expresses an intention or schedule.
今週の天気予報によると、週末は雨が降るそうです。
According to this week's weather forecast, it's supposed to rain this weekend.
'〜によると' means 'according to'.
今週の目標は、新しいスキルを一つ習得することです。
This week's goal is to acquire one new skill.
'〜ことです' is used to turn a verb phrase into a noun clause, often for defining something.
今週は体調があまり良くなかったので、家でゆっくり過ごしました。
Since I wasn't feeling very well this week, I spent my time relaxing at home.
'〜ので' indicates a reason or cause.
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Refers to 'today', a single day, not a week.
Refers to 'this month', a longer period than a week.
Refers to 'this year', a much longer period than a week.
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Often confused with "今週" (this week) because both refer to a current time period, but "今日" specifically means "today."
"今日" is a single day. "今週" is a period of seven days.
今日、何をしますか？ (What are you doing today?)
Similar to "今週," but refers to "this month" instead of "this week." Both use the character "今" (now/current).
"今月" refers to the current month. "今週" refers to the current week.
今月は忙しいです。 (This month is busy.)
Similar temporal scope to "今週" but refers to "this year." Again, the character "今" can be a source of confusion.
"今年" refers to the current year. "今週" refers to the current week.
今年の目標は何ですか？ (What are your goals for this year?)
Confused because it refers to a week, but it's the *previous* week, not the *current* week. The only difference is the first kanji.
"先週" is last week. "今週" is this week.
先週、旅行に行きました。 (I went on a trip last week.)
Similar to "先週," it refers to a week but is the *next* week, not the current one. The only difference is the first kanji.
"来週" is next week. "今週" is this week.
来週、会議があります。 (There's a meeting next week.)
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Mnemotecnia
Think of 'kon' (今) as 'current' or 'now,' and 'shuu' (週) as 'week.' So, 'konshuu' is 'this week.'
Asociación visual
Imagine a calendar, and a bright arrow is pointing directly at the current week, highlighting it. This arrow represents '今週'.
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Desafío
Try to use 今週 in a sentence related to your own plans for the next few days. For example, '今週、映画を見に行きます。' (Konshuu, eiga o mi ni ikimasu. - This week, I'm going to see a movie.)
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Contextos reales
Talking about plans for the current week
- 今週の予定は何ですか？ (What are your plans for this week?)
- 今週は忙しいです。 (I'm busy this week.)
- 今週の週末に会いませんか？ (Shall we meet this weekend?)
Discussing events that happened during the current week
- 今週、何か面白いことありましたか？ (Did anything interesting happen this week?)
- 今週の出来事について話しましょう。 (Let's talk about the events of this week.)
- 今週は大変でした。 (This week was tough.)
Referring to things due or completed within the current week
- 今週中に提出します。 (I'll submit it by the end of this week.)
- 今週の仕事は終わりました。 (This week's work is finished.)
- 今週の締め切りはいつですか？ (When is this week's deadline?)
Making appointments or arrangements for the current week
- 今週のいつが都合いいですか？ (When are you free this week?)
- 今週の火曜日にどうですか？ (How about this Tuesday?)
- 今週は会えません。 (I can't meet this week.)
Talking about the weather or general conditions of the current week
- 今週の天気はどうですか？ (How's the weather this week?)
- 今週は暖かいですね。 (It's warm this week, isn't it?)
- 今週は雨が多いです。 (It's raining a lot this week.)
Inicios de conversación
"今週、何か楽しい予定はありますか？ (Do you have any fun plans this week?)"
"今週の目標は何ですか？ (What are your goals for this week?)"
"今週の週末は何をしますか？ (What are you doing this weekend?)"
"今週、新しいことを始めましたか？ (Did you start anything new this week?)"
"今週、一番印象に残ったことは何ですか？ (What was the most memorable thing this week?)"
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今週、感謝していることは何ですか？ (What are you grateful for this week?)
今週、達成したことは何ですか？ (What did you accomplish this week?)
今週、学んだ新しいことは何ですか？ (What new things did you learn this week?)
今週、改善したいと思ったことは何ですか？ (What do you want to improve this week?)
今週、自分にご褒美をあげるとしたら何ですか？ (If you were to reward yourself this week, what would it be?)
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10 preguntasYou say 'this week' in Japanese as 今週 (konshuu).
今週 (konshuu) means 'this current week' (Monday to Sunday), while 週末 (shuumatsu) specifically refers to the 'weekend' (Saturday and Sunday).
No, 今週 (konshuu) only refers to the *current* week. For next week, you'd use 来週 (raishuu), and for last week, you'd use 先週 (senshuu).
You can use 今週 (konshuu) like this: 今週は忙しいです。 (Konshuu wa isogashii desu.) - 'This week I am busy.' Or: 今週の予定は何ですか？ (Konshuu no yotei wa nan desu ka?) - 'What are your plans for this week?'
Yes, 今週 (konshuu) is a very common and essential word for talking about time in Japanese. You'll hear and use it frequently.
The kanji are 今 (ima) meaning 'now/current' and 週 (shuu) meaning 'week'.
Yes, 今週 (konshuu) generally refers to the entire duration of the current week, typically from Monday to Sunday, unless specified otherwise by context.
It's pronounced kon-shuu. The 'o' is like in 'go', and 'shuu' has a long 'u' sound, like 'shoe' with a longer 'oo'.
You often use は (wa) after 今週 (konshuu) when it's the topic, like 今週は. If you're talking about 'this week's [something]', you'd use の (no), like 今週の会議 (konshuu no kaigi - this week's meeting).
A simple question using 今週 (konshuu) would be: 今週、暇ですか？ (Konshuu, hima desu ka?) - 'Are you free this week?'
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Choose the correct way to say 'this week' in Japanese.
今週 (konshuu) specifically means 'this week'. 来週 (raishuu) is 'next week', 先週 (senshuu) is 'last week', and 毎日 (mainichi) is 'every day'.
Which sentence correctly uses 今週 (konshuu)?
The sentence '今週、映画を見ます。' clearly indicates an action happening 'this week'. The other options refer to 'tomorrow', 'yesterday', and 'next month'.
Complete the sentence: '私は___、日本に行きます。' (Watashi wa ___, Nihon ni ikimasu. - I will go to Japan ___.)
Given the options, 今週 (konshuu - this week) is the most appropriate word to indicate when someone will go to Japan, implying it's happening in the near future. 昨日 (kinou - yesterday) and 明日 (ashita - tomorrow) are too specific for a general plan like 'going to Japan', and 来年 (rainen - next year) is a possibility but not necessarily fitting the context of 'this week' as a direct answer. However, for an A1 level, focusing on the direct meaning of 'this week' is key.
今週 (konshuu) means 'last week'.
今週 (konshuu) means 'this week'. 'Last week' is 先週 (senshuu).
You can use 今週 (konshuu) to talk about plans happening in the current week.
Yes, 今週 (konshuu) is precisely used for events and plans scheduled within the current week.
The kanji for 今週 (konshuu) means 'this' and 'week'.
今 (kon) means 'this' or 'now', and 週 (shuu) means 'week'. So, together they form 'this week'.
Let's do our best this week too.
I am busy this week.
What are your plans for this week?
Read this aloud:
今週は休みです。
Focus: konshuu wa yasumi desu
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今週、時間がありますか。
Focus: konshuu, jikan ga arimasu ka
Dijiste:
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今週はとても楽しいです。
Focus: konshuu wa totemo tanoshii desu
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___ は 忙しい です か？ (Are you busy this week?)
The sentence asks if someone is busy 'this week', which is 今週. 明日 means 'tomorrow', 昨日 means 'yesterday', and 来月 means 'next month'.
___ は 日本語 を 勉強 し ます。(I will study Japanese this week.)
To say 'this week', we use 今週. 来週 means 'next week', 先週 means 'last week', and 毎日 means 'every day'.
___ は 休み が ありません。(I have no days off this week.)
The sentence states there are no days off 'this week', which is 今週. 今日 means 'today', 今年 means 'this year', and 来年 means 'next year'.
___ の 予定 は 何 です か？ (What are your plans for this week?)
To ask about plans 'this week', 今週 is the correct word. 来月 means 'next month', 去年 means 'last year', and 先週 means 'last week'.
私 は ___ 映画 を 見ます。(I will watch a movie this week.)
The sentence indicates an action happening 'this week', so 今週 is appropriate. 毎日 means 'every day', 明日 means 'tomorrow', and 昨日 means 'yesterday'.
___ は 忙しい です。(This week is busy.)
To describe 'this week' as busy, 今週 is the correct term. 来年 means 'next year', 来週 means 'next week', and 今日 means 'today'.
Write a short sentence about something you plan to do this week, using 今週 (konshū).
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Sample answer
今週、日本語を勉強します。(I will study Japanese this week.)
Write a sentence asking someone what their plans are for this week.
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今週、何をしますか。(What will you do this week?)
Write a sentence saying you are busy this week.
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今週は忙しいです。(I am busy this week.)
When is the meeting?
Read this passage:
今週の月曜日に会議があります。水曜日は友達と映画を見に行きます。週末は家でゆっくりします。
When is the meeting?
The passage states '今週の月曜日に会議があります' which means 'There is a meeting on Monday this week.'
The passage states '今週の月曜日に会議があります' which means 'There is a meeting on Monday this week.'
What is the speaker's feeling about this week?
Read this passage:
今週は仕事が多いです。毎日、遅くまで会社にいます。でも、来週は休みです。とても楽しみです。
What is the speaker's feeling about this week?
The passage mentions '今週は仕事が多いです' (This week there is a lot of work) and '毎日、遅くまで会社にいます' (Every day, I am at the office until late), indicating busyness.
The passage mentions '今週は仕事が多いです' (This week there is a lot of work) and '毎日、遅くまで会社にいます' (Every day, I am at the office until late), indicating busyness.
What is the weather forecast for the weekend?
Read this passage:
今週の天気は雨が多いでしょう。傘を持って出かけた方がいいですよ。でも、週末は晴れるかもしれません。
What is the weather forecast for the weekend?
The passage says '週末は晴れるかもしれません' which means 'It might be sunny on the weekend.'
The passage says '週末は晴れるかもしれません' which means 'It might be sunny on the weekend.'
___ は忙しいので、週末にしか時間がありません。
文脈は「時間がない」と述べているので、「今週」が最も適切です。
会議は___ の水曜日に予定されています。
会議の予定は特定の日付ではなく、「今週」という期間内であることが示唆されています。
___ 中に、新しいプロジェクトの計画を立てましょう。
「計画を立てましょう」という提案は、直近の期間、つまり「今週」に行われることを示しています。
___ は天気が不安定なので、傘を持って出かけてください。
「天気が不安定」という状況は、特定の期間、つまり「今週」の天候について話していることを示唆しています。
締め切りは___ の金曜日です。忘れずに提出してください。
「締め切り」と「金曜日」という組み合わせは、直近の金曜日、つまり「今週」の金曜日を指します。
___ の目標は、この本を読み終えることです。
「目標」と「本を読み終える」という行動は、比較的短い期間、つまり「今週」の目標として適切です。
This sentence means 'This week's meeting was changed to Tuesday.' The particles 'の' (no) and 'に' (ni) are crucial for indicating possession and the day of the change respectively. The passive verb '変更されました' (henkou saremashita) means 'was changed'.
This sentence means 'He plans to submit that report by the end of this week.' '今週中に' (konshū-chū ni) means 'by the end of this week'. '提出する予定です' (teishutsu suru yotei desu) indicates a plan to submit.
This sentence means 'I intend to go on a trip with my family this weekend.' '今週末' (konshūmatsu) means 'this weekend'. 'つもりです' (tsumori desu) expresses intention.
先週は忙しかったですが、___は少しゆっくりできそうです。
The sentence indicates a contrast: last week was busy, but 'this week' will likely be a bit more relaxed. '今週' (this week) fits this context perfectly.
会議は___の金曜日に予定されています。お忘れなく。
The statement informs about a meeting scheduled for 'this week's' Friday. '今週' (this week) is the appropriate choice.
___は、新しいプロジェクトの立ち上げで非常に多忙を極めました。
The sentence describes a period of extreme busyness due to a new project launch. '今週' (this week) correctly identifies the timeframe.
「今週」は、通常、過去の時間を指す。
「今週」 (this week) refers to the current week, not a past one. Past week would be 「先週」 (last week).
「今週」は「今月の週」という意味でも使える。
「今週」 specifically means 'this current week.' While it falls within 'this month,' it doesn't mean 'a week within this month' in a general sense, but rather the specific current seven-day period.
仕事で「今週中に終わらせてください」と言われたら、その週の終わりまでにという意味である。
When asked to finish something '今週中に' (within this week), it implies completion by the end of the current week.
The speaker is asking about plans for the current week.
The speaker is giving instructions about a report and a deadline.
The speaker is describing their workload for the current week.
Read this aloud:
今週中にこれを終わらせなければなりません。
Focus: 今週中に (konshū-chū ni)
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
今週の週末は何をしますか？
Focus: 週末 (shūmatsu)
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
今週の会議はいつでしたか？
Focus: 会議 (kaigi)
Dijiste:
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Summary
今週 (konshuu) is the straightforward way to say 'this week' in Japanese, useful for everyday conversations.
- 今週 (konshuu) means 'this week.'
- Use it to talk about events happening in the current seven-day period.
- A common and essential time-related word in Japanese.
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すこし
A2A little; a few.
さっき
A2A little while ago; a short time past.
能力
A1Nouryoku refers to the mental or physical power, skill, or capacity required to perform a specific task or function. It can describe both innate talent and skills acquired through learning and practice.
異常
A1A word used to describe something that deviates from the normal state, standard, or expected pattern. It often implies a problem, malfunction, or an extraordinary occurrence that requires attention or investigation.
～について
A2About, concerning; indicates topic.
〜について
B1About, concerning; on the subject of.
～ぐらい
A2about, approximately
ぐらい
A2About; approximately; to the extent of.
