～週
When counting weeks in Japanese, you will often encounter the suffix ～週 (shuu). This suffix attaches to numbers to indicate a quantity of weeks. Think of it as a counter, similar to how English uses "-weeks" after a number.
For example, 一週 (isshuu) means "one week," and 二週 (nishu) means "two weeks." This makes it very straightforward to express durations in terms of weeks.
It's an essential building block for discussing timeframes, whether you're talking about how long a trip lasted or how many weeks until an event. Mastering ～週 will significantly help you communicate about time in everyday Japanese conversations.
When counting weeks in Japanese, you will often encounter the suffix ～週 (shuu). This is a common counter used directly after a number to indicate how many weeks. For example, if you want to say 'one week,' you'd say 一週 (isshuu), and for 'two weeks,' you'd say 二週 (nishu).
You might also hear it used in combination with other words, like 毎週 (maishuu) for 'every week,' or 先週 (senshuu) for 'last week' and 来週 (raishuu) for 'next week.' It's a fundamental part of expressing timeframes in Japanese, making it very practical for scheduling and discussing events.
When counting weeks in Japanese, you'll often encounter the suffix ～週 (shū). This suffix directly attaches to numbers to indicate a specific number of weeks. For instance, 一週 (isshū) means 'one week,' and 二週 (nishū) means 'two weeks.'
It's important to remember that this is a counter, so the pronunciation of the number might change slightly when combined with ～週. For example, three weeks is 三週 (sanshū), and four weeks is 四週 (yonshū).
You'll use ～週 in various contexts, such as describing the duration of a trip, the length of a project, or how long something has been happening. It's a fundamental part of expressing periods of time in Japanese.
When counting weeks in Japanese, you will often encounter the suffix ～週 (shuu). This is a very practical and common counter. For example, to say "one week," you would use 一週 (isshuu), and for "two weeks," it's 二週 (nishu). You'll find this useful in many everyday situations, such as talking about how long a project will take or how long you'll be on vacation.
It's important to remember that while 週 by itself means "week," when you're counting a specific number of weeks, you need to attach it as a suffix to the number. This is a common pattern in Japanese for various counters. Mastering this will greatly help you in expressing durations of time accurately.
§ What does ～週 mean and when do people use it?
When you're learning Japanese, you'll quickly discover that counting things isn't as straightforward as just saying 'one,' 'two,' 'three.' Japanese uses what we call 'counters' (助数詞 - josuushi), and these little words change depending on what you're counting. It can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but don't worry! We're going to break down one very useful counter: ～週 (~shuu).
So, what is ～週 (~shuu)? Simply put, it's a suffix that means 'week' or 'for X weeks.' You attach it to a number to say 'one week,' 'two weeks,' 'three weeks,' and so on. It's a fundamental part of talking about periods of time in Japanese.
- DEFINITION
- ～週 (~shuu): Suffix for week; counter for weeks. Used to express a duration of time in weeks.
Think of it like how in English you might say 'a pair of shoes' or 'a slice of bread.' You don't just say 'two shoes' or 'one bread' when you're being specific. Japanese counters serve a similar purpose, but they're used much more broadly. For weeks, ～週 is your go-to word.
When do people use it? Any time you need to specify a number of weeks. This comes up all the time in daily conversation, planning, and scheduling. Here are some common situations:
Talking about how long something will take: If you're discussing a project, a trip, or even how long you'll be studying for an exam, ～週 is essential. For example, 'This project will take three weeks' would use ～週.
Discussing past events or durations: If you want to say 'I was on vacation for two weeks' or 'I've been learning Japanese for four weeks,' you'll need ～週.
Making future plans: When you're scheduling an appointment, a vacation, or anything that spans a certain number of weeks, ～週 will be key. 'I'll be away for one week' uses this counter.
Let's look at some basic examples to get a feel for it:
日本語を一週間勉強しました。
(Nihongo o isshūkan benkyō shimashita.)
Translation hint: I studied Japanese for one week.
旅行は二週間でした。
(Ryokō wa nisshūkan deshita.)
Translation hint: The trip was two weeks long.
You'll notice in these examples, we also have 間 (kan). This particle indicates a duration of time. So, while ～週 tells you 'X weeks,' adding 間 (~kan) specifies 'for X weeks' or 'a period of X weeks.' It's often used, but not always strictly necessary depending on the context.
Understanding ～週 is a practical step towards sounding more natural and precise in Japanese. It's a building block for talking about time, which is something you'll do constantly. Keep an eye out for it in the Japanese you hear and read, and try to incorporate it into your own sentences. You'll get the hang of it!
§ Basic Usage of ～週
The Japanese word ～週 (shuu) is a suffix that means 'week' or acts as a counter for weeks. You'll attach it to numbers to express quantities of weeks, like 'one week,' 'two weeks,' and so on. It's pretty straightforward, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind regarding pronunciation and context.
- DEFINITION
- Suffix for week; counter for weeks.
§ Counting Weeks with ～週
When counting weeks, you combine the number with ～週. Here are the common combinations:
- 一週 (isshuu): One week
- 二週 (nishu): Two weeks
- 三週 (sanshu): Three weeks
- 四週 (yonshu): Four weeks
- 五週 (goshu): Five weeks
- 六週 (rokushu): Six weeks
- 七週 (nanashu): Seven weeks
- 八週 (hasshu): Eight weeks
- 九週 (kyuushuu): Nine weeks
- 十週 (jusshu/jisshu): Ten weeks
Notice the slight sound changes for 'one week' (isshuu) and 'ten weeks' (jusshu or jisshu). This is a common pattern in Japanese counting, so try to memorize these specific pronunciations.
§ Using ～週 in Sentences
You can use ～週 directly after a number to indicate a duration. Let's look at some examples:
日本語を三週間勉強しました。
(Nihongo o sanshuukan benkyou shimashita.)
I studied Japanese for three weeks.
In the example above, you'll see 間 (kan) attached after 三週. This 間 (kan) specifically indicates a duration of time. While you can sometimes omit 間 in casual speech, it's good practice to include it when talking about a period of time, especially in more formal contexts or when clarity is important.
このプロジェクトは二週で終わります。
(Kono purojekuto wa nishu de owarimasu.)
This project will finish in two weeks.
Here, the particle で (de) indicates the time frame or deadline within which something will be completed. It's a common way to express 'in X weeks' or 'within X weeks.'
先週、京都に行きました。
(Senshuu, Kyouto ni ikimashita.)
I went to Kyoto last week.
来週、試験があります。
(Raishuu, shiken ga arimasu.)
There's an exam next week.
今週は忙しいです。
(Konshuu wa isogashii desu.)
I'm busy this week.
You'll also frequently encounter ～週 in set phrases like 先週 (senshuu - last week), 今週 (konshuu - this week), and 来週 (raishuu - next week). These are incredibly useful for daily conversation.
§ Asking "How many weeks?"
To ask 'how many weeks,' you use 何週 (nanshuu). Again, the pronunciation changes slightly due to the counter.
日本に何週間滞在しますか？
(Nihon ni nanshuukan taizai shimasu ka?)
How many weeks will you stay in Japan?
Understanding ～週 is a key step in talking about time in Japanese. Practice using it with different numbers and in various sentence structures, and you'll be expressing weekly durations like a pro in no time.
§ Common Mistakes with ～週
Many learners trip up when using ～週 (shuu), the counter for weeks. It seems simple enough: add ～週 after a number to say "X weeks." However, there are a few common pitfalls that can make your Japanese sound unnatural or even incorrect. Let's look at these so you can avoid them.
§ Mistake 1: Confusing 今週, 来週, 先週 with number + 週
- DEFINITION
- It's easy to want to say "1 week ago" as 一週前 (isshuu-mae) or "next week" as 一週後 (isshuu-go). While grammatically understandable, this isn't how native speakers typically refer to these specific weeks. Japanese has dedicated words for "this week," "next week," and "last week."
Instead of trying to use number + 週 for these, use the specific terms:
- 今週 (konshuu) - this week
- 来週 (raishuu) - next week
- 先週 (senshuu) - last week
来週日本に行きます。
Hint: I will go to Japan next week.
§ Mistake 2: Using 週 for specific days of the week
- DEFINITION
- Sometimes learners mistakenly try to attach ～週 to days of the week, like 日曜日週 (nichiyoubi-shuu) for "Sunday week." This is incorrect. ～週 is only for counting full weeks.
When talking about specific days, you simply use the day's name. If you mean "this Sunday" or "next Monday," you combine the specific week term with the day:
- 今週の日曜日 (konshuu no nichiyoubi) - this Sunday
- 来週の月曜日 (raishuu no getsuyoubi) - next Monday
来週の火曜日に会議があります。
Hint: There is a meeting next Tuesday.
§ Mistake 3: Incorrect pronunciation or variations
- DEFINITION
- While ～週 generally follows regular counter rules, some numbers have slight sound changes (濁音 dakuten or 半濁音 handakuten). For instance, "one week" is 一週間 (isshuukan), not いち週 (ichi-shuu).
The key is to remember the full form when duration is implied, which often includes 間 (kan) meaning "interval" or "duration."
- 一週間 (isshuukan) - one week (duration)
- 二週間 (nishuukan) - two weeks (duration)
- 三週間 (sanshuukan) - three weeks (duration)
- 四週間 (yonshuukan) - four weeks (duration)
- 五週間 (goshuukan) - five weeks (duration)
- 六週間 (rokushuukan) - six weeks (duration)
- 七週間 (nanashuukan) - seven weeks (duration)
- 八週間 (hasshuukan) - eight weeks (duration)
- 九週間 (kyuushuukan) - nine weeks (duration)
- 十週間 (jisshuukan/jusshuukan) - ten weeks (duration)
- 何週間 (nanshukan) - how many weeks (duration)
旅行は三週間かかりました。
Hint: The trip took three weeks.
By being mindful of these common mistakes, you'll use ～週 much more naturally and accurately. Keep practicing, and you'll master it in no time!
§ Understanding ～週 (shuu)
The Japanese counter ～週 (shuu) is straightforward. It's used to count weeks. Think of it like adding "weeks" after a number in English. It attaches to a number to express a duration of weeks or a specific week in a series.
- DEFINITION
- Suffix for week; counter for weeks.
§ Basic Usage of ～週
When you want to say "one week," "two weeks," and so on, you'll use the number followed by ～週 (shuu). The pronunciation of the number might change slightly, which is common with Japanese counters.
- 一週 (isshuu): one week
- 二週 (nishu): two weeks
- 三週 (sanshu): three weeks
- 四週 (yonshu): four weeks
- 五週 (goshu): five weeks
- 六週 (rokushu): six weeks
- 七週 (nanashu/shichishu): seven weeks
- 八週 (hasshu): eight weeks
- 九週 (kyuushuu): nine weeks
- 十週 (jisshu/jusshu): ten weeks
これは三週間かかります。
Hint: This will take three weeks.
彼女は来週、五週間の休暇を取ります。
Hint: She will take a five-week vacation next week.
§ Similar Words and When to Use ～週
You might also encounter 週 (shuu) by itself or in combination with other words. Let's look at some related terms and clarify when to use ～週 (shuu) specifically.
- 週 (shuu): This can mean "week" on its own, but it's typically used when you're not counting, such as in compound words.
- 週間 (shūkan): This is another common way to express a duration of weeks. It's often interchangeable with ～週 (shuu) when referring to a duration, but 週間 (shūkan) can sound slightly more formal or be preferred in certain contexts. For example, for "three weeks," both 三週 (sanshu) and 三週間 (sanshūkan) are correct.
会議は毎週月曜日です。
Hint: The meeting is every week on Monday.
When should you choose ～週 (shuu) over 週間 (shūkan)? Often, it comes down to natural flow and common usage. Both are generally acceptable for counting durations of weeks. However, ～週 (shuu) is exclusively used for counting weeks (e.g., "one week," "two weeks"), while 週 (shuu) can also appear in other expressions like 週末 (shūmatsu - weekend) or 毎週 (maishuu - every week).
彼女は一週間日本に滞在しました。
Hint: She stayed in Japan for one week.
このプロジェクトは八週間続きます。
Hint: This project will last for eight weeks.
In summary, use ～週 (shuu) directly after a number to count weeks. While 週間 (shūkan) is also an option for durations, ～週 (shuu) is a reliable and frequently used counter for this purpose. Just focus on mastering the number pronunciations with this counter, and you'll be able to talk about weeks like a pro!
Le savais-tu ?
The modern Japanese word for week, 週間 (shūkan), directly combines 週 (week) with 間 (interval/period), literally meaning 'week-interval.' This structure is common in Japanese for defining periods of time.
Guide de prononciation
- Ensure the 'u' sound is short and not elongated like in English 'shoo'.
Niveau de difficulté
The kanji 週 is common and usually appears with furigana at this level. The reading 'shū' is straightforward.
The kanji 週 has 11 strokes, which is manageable. It's an important and frequently used kanji.
The pronunciation 'shū' is simple for English speakers. The small 'tsu' in some combined forms (like いっしゅう) might need a little practice.
Easy to recognize in spoken Japanese, especially with context.
Quoi apprendre ensuite
Prérequis
Apprends ensuite
Avancé
Grammaire à connaître
Use ～週 (shuu) after a number to indicate a duration of weeks. For example, 2 weeks is ２週 (ni shuu).
日本に２週滞在します。 (I will stay in Japan for two weeks.)
When asking 'how many weeks?', use 何週 (nan shuu).
日本に何週滞在しますか？ (How many weeks will you stay in Japan?)
～週 can also be used to refer to a specific week in a sequence, such as the first week or third week. For example, １週目 (isshuu-me) means 'the first week'.
このプロジェクトは３週目です。 (This project is in its third week.)
To specify 'every week', use 毎週 (mai shuu).
毎週日本語を勉強します。 (I study Japanese every week.)
When combining with a verb to express an action done for a certain number of weeks, the number of weeks followed by ～週 can often be placed directly before the verb, sometimes with の (no) in between.
彼は１週間の休みを取りました。 (He took a one-week break.)
Exemples par niveau
1週
one week
2週
two weeks
3週
three weeks
今週
this week
来週
next week
先週
last week
何週？
how many weeks?
毎週
every week
先週の金曜日、友達と飲みに行きました。
Last Friday, I went for a drink with my friend.
来週の月曜日、試験があります。
Next Monday, I have an exam.
今週は忙しいです。
This week I am busy.
彼は週に３回ジムに行きます。
He goes to the gym three times a week.
２週間に１回、日本語のレッスンがあります。
I have Japanese lessons once every two weeks.
年末年始は、３週間休みを取ります。
I'll take 3 weeks off for the New Year's holiday.
このプロジェクトは４週間の予定です。
This project is scheduled for 4 weeks.
次の週、旅行に行きます。
I will go on a trip next week.
先週の会議はとても実り多かったです。
Last week's meeting was very productive.
このプロジェクトは来週から始まります。
This project will start next week.
再来週、私たちは沖縄へ旅行に行きます。
The week after next, we are going on a trip to Okinawa.
毎週月曜日に日本語のクラスがあります。
There is a Japanese class every Monday.
先々週のイベントには多くの人が参加しました。
Many people participated in the event two weeks ago.
彼は3週間、海外出張中です。
He is on a business trip overseas for three weeks.
この本を読むのに2週かかりました。
It took me two weeks to read this book.
来週中に、このレポートを完成させます。
I will complete this report by next week.
先週の会議はとても有意義でした。
Last week's meeting was very productive.
来週のテストに向けて、しっかり準備しましょう。
Let's prepare thoroughly for next week's test.
今週は仕事が忙しくて、ほとんど家にいませんでした。
This week I was busy with work and hardly at home.
このプロジェクトは再来週までに終わらせる必要があります。
This project needs to be finished by the week after next.
先々週から風邪をひいていて、まだ治りません。
I've had a cold since two weeks ago, and it still hasn't gotten better.
彼は毎週金曜日にジムに通っています。
He goes to the gym every Friday.
何週間の出張になりますか？
How many weeks will the business trip be?
一週間の休みでリフレッシュできました。
I was able to refresh myself with a one-week break.
来週の月曜日は祝日です。
Next week's Monday is a public holiday.
このプロジェクトは今週中に終わらせる必要があります。
This project needs to be finished within this week.
先週、新しい映画を見に行きました。
Last week, I went to see a new movie.
彼とはもう数週間にわたって連絡を取っていません。
I haven't contacted him for several weeks now.
毎週、彼女はヨガのクラスに参加しています。
Every week, she attends a yoga class.
再来週、友人の結婚式があります。
The week after next, there is a friend's wedding.
2週間に一度、実家に帰省します。
Once every two weeks, I return to my parents' home.
今週は仕事が非常に忙しかったです。
This week, work was extremely busy.
先週の会議の議事録はもう確認しましたか？
Have you confirmed last week's meeting minutes yet?
来週の出張には、事前の準備が必要です。
Advance preparation is necessary for next week's business trip.
このプロジェクトは今週中に最終報告を提出する予定です。
This project is scheduled to submit its final report by the end of this week.
再来週には、新しい製品の発表会が開催されます。
The announcement of the new product will be held the week after next.
彼は数週間前から体調を崩しており、まだ回復していません。
He has been unwell for several weeks and has not yet recovered.
私たちは毎週末、家族で近くの公園を散歩します。
We take a walk in a nearby park with our family every weekend.
今年の夏は、3週間の休暇を取って海外旅行に行きたいです。
This summer, I want to take a three-week vacation and travel abroad.
過去数週間のデータ分析から、市場の動向が見えてきました。
From data analysis over the past few weeks, market trends have become visible.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
今週の予定は何ですか？
What are your plans for this week?
来週、日本に行きます。
I'm going to Japan next week.
先週、試験がありました。
I had an exam last week.
毎週、テニスをします。
I play tennis every week.
彼は数週間、旅行中です。
He's been traveling for several weeks.
週末は何をしますか？
What will you do on the weekend?
週明けに会議があります。
There's a meeting at the beginning of the week.
この週刊誌を読みます。
I read this weekly magazine.
週休二日制です。
It's a five-day work week (two days off per week).
週に一度、掃除をします。
I clean once a week.
Souvent confondu avec
This is the counter for months, which is often learned around the same time as week counters, leading to mix-ups in usage.
This is the counter for years. While distinct, learners might initially struggle to apply the correct counter for different time periods.
This is a general counter for occurrences or times, as in 'how many times.' It can be confused with counting weeks if the context isn't clear, as both deal with repetition.
Modèles grammaticaux
Facile à confondre
Often confused with 'next week' in a general sense, but specifically refers to the upcoming week.
Refers to the immediate next week following the current one. Not used for 'the week after next.'
来週、日本へ行きます。 (I'm going to Japan next week.)
Sometimes mistakenly used for 'the week before last.'
Specifically means 'last week,' the week immediately preceding the current one.
先週、試験がありました。 (I had an exam last week.)
While seemingly straightforward, learners sometimes use it with past or future tense verbs incorrectly, or assume it covers a wider span than just the current week.
Refers only to the current week you are in. Verbs should generally align with present or ongoing actions within this week.
今週は忙しいです。 (I am busy this week.)
Can be confused with 'every week' in terms of a specific day of the week, rather than the general concept of each week.
Means 'every week' or 'weekly' as a recurring event, not tied to a specific day. For example, 'every Monday' would be 毎週月曜日.
毎週、日本語を勉強しています。 (I study Japanese every week.)
Less common in daily conversation for asking 'how many weeks,' leading to confusion with simpler phrases.
Used to specifically ask 'how many weeks' as a duration or count. Often paired with くらい (how many ~ approximately) or ほど (about ~).
何週かかりますか？ (How many weeks will it take?)
Structures de phrases
[number] + 週
日本に三週行きます。(I will go to Japan for three weeks.)
[time expression] + 週
先週、映画を見ました。(Last week, I watched a movie.)
〜週間に (in ~ weeks)
二週間後に試験があります。(I have an exam in two weeks.)
〜週間の間 (for ~ weeks)
夏休みに三週間の間、旅行しました。(I traveled for three weeks during summer vacation.)
毎週 (every week)
毎週、日本語を勉強します。(I study Japanese every week.)
週に[number]回 ([number] times a week)
週に三回、ジムに行きます。(I go to the gym three times a week.)
Famille de mots
Noms
Astuces
Basic use of ～週
You'll often see ～週 attached to a number to indicate a number of weeks. For example, 「一週」 (isshū) means one week, 「二週」 (nishū) means two weeks, and so on.
Counting weeks directly
It functions similarly to saying 'X weeks' in English. If you want to say 'for three weeks,' you would use 「三週」 (sanshū).
Using with time periods
You can combine it with phrases like 「～間」 (kan), meaning 'during' or 'for a period of,' to specify the duration. For example, 「三週間」 (sanshūkan) means 'for three weeks'.
Asking 'how many weeks?'
To ask 'how many weeks?', use 「何週」 (nanshū). For example, 「何週かかりますか？」 (Nanshū kakarimasu ka?) means 'How many weeks will it take?'
Common phrases with ～週
You might hear phrases like 「今週」 (konshū - this week), 「来週」 (raishū - next week), 「先週」 (senshū - last week), and 「毎週」 (maishū - every week). These are essential to know.
Combining with other counters
While ～週 is a counter itself, remember that Japanese has many different counters. Don't confuse it with other time-related counters like 「～日」 (nichi - days) or 「～ヶ月」 (kagetsu - months).
Pronunciation change with numbers
Be aware that the pronunciation of 「週」 (shū) can sometimes change slightly depending on the preceding number. For example, 「一週」 is isshū, not ichishū.
Practicing with a calendar
A good way to practice is to look at a calendar and count out the weeks for upcoming events using 「～週」. For instance, 'The holiday is in two weeks' would be 「休日は二週後です」 (Kyūjitsu wa nishū-go desu).
Importance of time in Japan
Japanese culture places a high value on punctuality and clear scheduling. Being able to accurately talk about weeks is very practical for making plans and understanding timelines.
More specific week references
For more advanced usage, you might encounter expressions like 「第一週」 (dai isshū - the first week) or 「最終週」 (saishūshū - the final week), often used in schedules or reports.
Origine du mot
Native Japanese (Yamato Kotoba)
Sens originel : The character 週 (shū) originally referred to a cycle or a turn. In a broader sense, it means 'one round' or 'a revolution.' When combined with the concept of time, it came to represent a cycle of days, hence 'week.'
JaponicContexte culturel
In Japan, weeks are a fundamental unit of time for scheduling work, school, and social activities. The concept of '○○週' (○○-shū) is often used in formal and informal settings to refer to specific weeks within a month, such as '第一週' (dai-isshū, first week) or '最終週' (saishū-shū, last week). This system helps organize various events and deadlines effectively in daily life.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Talking about how many weeks something will take
- 〇週かかります。(It takes 〇 weeks.)
- 約〇週で終わります。(It will finish in about 〇 weeks.)
- 〇週以上かかるかもしれません。(It might take more than 〇 weeks.)
Referring to a specific week in a period
- 最初の週 (the first week)
- 来週 (next week)
- 再来週 (the week after next)
Talking about weekly frequency
- 週に一度 (once a week)
- 週に二回 (twice a week)
- 毎週 (every week)
Asking about the duration of something in weeks
- 何週かかりますか。(How many weeks does it take?)
- 〇週ぐらいですか。(Is it about 〇 weeks?)
Discussing weekly schedules or plans
- 今週の予定 (this week's plan)
- 週末 (weekend)
- 週明け (start of the week)
Amorces de conversation
"今週の週末は何をしますか。(What are you doing this weekend?)"
"そのプロジェクトは何週かかりますか。(How many weeks will that project take?)"
"週に何回運動しますか。(How many times a week do you exercise?)"
"来週、何か特別な予定がありますか。(Do you have any special plans next week?)"
"このコースは全部で何週ありますか。(How many weeks is this entire course?)"
Sujets d'écriture
今週あった良いことと悪いことを書いてください。(Please write about the good and bad things that happened this week.)
来週の目標は何ですか。具体的に書いてください。(What are your goals for next week? Please write them specifically.)
もし一週間の休みが取れたら、何をしたいですか。(If you could take a week off, what would you want to do?)
あなたの平均的な一週間を説明してください。(Describe your average week.)
今週の自分を褒めてあげたいことは何ですか。(What is something you want to praise yourself for this week?)
Teste-toi 126 questions
先___、図書館に行きました。
To say 'last week', we use '先週' (senshū).
来___、パーティーがあります。
To say 'next week', we use '来週' (raishū).
毎日日本語を勉強しますか？ いいえ、___週に二回です。
To say 'twice a week', you say '一週間に二回' (isshūkan ni nikai).
今___、仕事が忙しいです。
To say 'this week', we use '今週' (konshū).
___週、テストがあります。
To say 'next week', we use '来週' (raishū).
私は___週、ジムに行きます。
To say 'every week', we use '毎週' (maishū).
Choose the correct way to say 'one week'.
For 'one week', we use いっしゅう (isshuu). Remember the small っ (tsu) for a glottal stop.
How do you say 'three weeks' in Japanese?
To say 'three weeks', you combine さん (san) for three with しゅう (shuu) for week, making さんしゅう (sanshuu).
Which of these means 'how many weeks'?
なん (nan) is used to ask 'how many', so なんしゅう (nanshuu) means 'how many weeks'.
You can say '二週' (nishuu) to mean 'two weeks'.
Yes, にしゅう (nishuu) is the correct way to say 'two weeks'.
The word for 'four weeks' is 'よんしゅう' (yonshuu).
That's correct. よんしゅう (yonshuu) means 'four weeks'.
If you want to say 'five weeks', you use 'ごしゅう' (goshuu).
Yes, ごしゅう (goshuu) is the correct term for 'five weeks'.
What did you do on the weekend?
Next week, I will go to Japan.
Last week was very busy.
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こんしゅうのよていはなんですか。
Focus: しゅう
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まいしゅう、にほんごをべんきょうします。
Focus: まいしゅう
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きょうはしゅうまつです。
Focus: しゅうまつ
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How do you say 'one week' in Japanese? Write the Japanese.
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一週 (いっしゅう)
Write 'two weeks' in Japanese.
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二週 (にしゅう)
You want to say 'about three weeks'. How would you write 'three weeks'?
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三週 (さんしゅう)
How long is the speaker going to Japan?
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私は日本に一週行きます。
How long is the speaker going to Japan?
「一週」 means 'one week'.
「一週」 means 'one week'.
How long did it take to read the book?
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この本は二週で読みました。
How long did it take to read the book?
「二週」 means 'two weeks'.
「二週」 means 'two weeks'.
How long is the holiday next week?
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来週は三週間の休みがあります。
How long is the holiday next week?
「三週間」 means 'three weeks'.
「三週間」 means 'three weeks'.
先週の金曜日はとても忙しかったです。 (Last ___ Friday was very busy.)
「週」は英語で「week」を意味し、期間を表すのに使われます。
来週の月曜日に会いましょう。 (Let's meet next ___.)
「来週」は「next week」を意味します。
この___末に京都へ行きます。 (I'm going to Kyoto this ___end.)
「週末」は「weekend」を意味します。
私は毎週日曜日にサッカーをします。 (I play soccer every ___.)
「毎週」は「every week」を意味します。
先々___に試験がありました。 (I had an exam the week before last ___.)
「先々週」は「the week before last」を意味します。
再来___に旅行に行く予定です。 (I plan to go on a trip the week after next ___.)
「再来週」は「the week after next」を意味します。
Choose the correct way to say "three weeks".
When counting duration, '～間 (kan)' is often added to counters for time periods like weeks, months, and years. So, "three weeks" is 三週間 (sanshūkan).
Which sentence correctly uses ～週 to say "I studied Japanese for two weeks."
To express a duration of time like 'two weeks', the counter '～週' is typically followed by '間 (kan)'. Therefore, '二週間' (nishūkan) is the correct form.
Which of these means "every week"?
毎週 (maishū) means "every week". 来週 (raishū) is "next week" and 先週 (senshū) is "last week". 一週 (isshū) means "one week".
The word "今週 (konshū)" means "this week."
今週 (konshū) literally means 'this week' in Japanese.
When you want to say "last week," you use "前週 (zenshū)".
While grammatically '前週' (zenshū) could imply 'previous week', the common and natural way to say 'last week' in Japanese is '先週' (senshū).
The suffix ～週 can be used by itself to mean 'week' without any preceding number.
～週 is a counter or a part of a larger word like 毎週 (maishū - every week) or 今週 (konshū - this week). It usually doesn't stand alone to mean 'week'. '週' can be used as a standalone noun for 'week', but in expressions referring to 'this week' or 'last week', it's combined with other characters. When counting, it always follows a number.
Translate 'next week' into Japanese using ～週.
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来週 (raishuu)
Translate 'last week' into Japanese using ～週.
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先週 (senshuu)
Translate 'this week' into Japanese using ～週.
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今週 (konshuu)
When did the speaker go to Japan?
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先週、日本に行きました。とても楽しかったです。
When did the speaker go to Japan?
先週 (senshuu) means last week.
先週 (senshuu) means last week.
What is the speaker asking about?
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今週、忙しいですか？
What is the speaker asking about?
今週 (konshuu) means this week.
今週 (konshuu) means this week.
When is the test?
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来週、テストがあります。しっかり勉強します。
When is the test?
来週 (raishuu) means next week.
来週 (raishuu) means next week.
来月、日本へ出張で一___行く予定です。
The context indicates a period of time, and '一週間' (isshuukan) means 'one week', which fits the sentence 'I plan to go to Japan for a business trip for one week next month.'
このプロジェクトは、あと二___で終わります。
The sentence 'This project will finish in two weeks.' requires a counter for weeks, which is '週間' (shuukan). '二週間' (nishuukan) means 'two weeks'.
彼は病気で三___会社を休みました。
The sentence 'He was absent from work for three weeks due to illness.' indicates a duration of time in weeks, making '三週間' (sanshuukan) the correct choice.
毎週月曜日に日本語のレッスンがあります。先___は祝日だったので休みでした。
The sentence 'I have a Japanese lesson every Monday. Last week was a holiday, so I had the day off.' requires '先週' (senshū) meaning 'last week'.
来___の予定はまだ決まっていません。
The sentence 'Next week's plans are not yet decided.' uses '来週' (raishū) which means 'next week'.
この映画は二___前にも見ました。
The sentence 'I also saw this movie two weeks ago.' uses '二週間前' (nishuukan mae) to indicate 'two weeks ago'.
What is the speaker doing next week?
How long did it take to read the book?
How was last week's meeting?
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今週の予定は何ですか？
Focus: しゅう
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毎週末、何をしますか？
Focus: まいしゅう
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あと二週間で試験があります。
Focus: に-しゅう
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You are planning to go on a trip in three weeks. Write a sentence in Japanese to tell a friend about your trip, including when you are leaving. Make sure to use '～週'.
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三週間後に旅行に行きます。
You started a new part-time job two weeks ago. Write a sentence in Japanese to describe this, using '～週'.
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二週間前に新しいアルバイトを始めました。
You are explaining that you need to wait for another week. Write a sentence in Japanese using '～週'.
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あと一週間待つ必要があります。
この人はいつから出張の準備を始めましたか？
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私は来週、大阪に出張します。出張は一週間くらいかかる予定です。出発の三週間前から準備を始めました。
この人はいつから出張の準備を始めましたか？
文章に「出発の三週間前から準備を始めました」と書いてあります。
文章に「出発の三週間前から準備を始めました」と書いてあります。
このプロジェクトはあと何週間続きますか？
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先月、新しいプロジェクトが始まりました。このプロジェクトは六週間続く予定です。もう四週間が過ぎました。
このプロジェクトはあと何週間続きますか？
プロジェクトは「六週間続く予定」で、「もう四週間が過ぎました」とあるので、6-4=2週間です。
プロジェクトは「六週間続く予定」で、「もう四週間が過ぎました」とあるので、6-4=2週間です。
この本を読み始めてからどれくらい経ちましたか？
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この本はとても面白いです。私は毎日少しずつ読んでいます。読み始めてから、もう二週間経ちました。あと三週間で読み終えると思います。
この本を読み始めてからどれくらい経ちましたか？
文章に「読み始めてから、もう二週間経ちました」と書かれています。
文章に「読み始めてから、もう二週間経ちました」と書かれています。
The sentence translates to 'I was in Japan for two weeks.' The time duration '二週間' comes before the location '日本に' and the verb 'いました'.
The sentence translates to 'There is a test next week.' '来週' (next week) indicates when the test is, followed by 'テストが' (the test) and 'あります' (there is/will be).
The sentence means 'He went on a trip three weeks ago.' '三週間前に' (three weeks ago) specifies the time of action.
来月、私たちは京都に___間滞在します。
〜週 is a counter for weeks. The sentence talks about staying for a duration, and '三週' (three weeks) fits the context of a period of time, commonly used for trips.
このプロジェクトは完了までに約___かかります。
The sentence indicates a duration for completing a project. '二週' (two weeks) is a common timeframe for projects of a certain scale.
彼は___に一度、実家に帰省します。
The sentence describes a regular frequency of returning home. '毎週' (every week) fits the context of a consistent, weekly occurrence.
新しいプログラムは、来___から始まります。
'来週' (next week) is a common way to refer to the upcoming week, indicating when something will start.
子供たちは夏休みの間、___間だけ祖父母の家で過ごしました。
The sentence talks about a duration of time spent at grandparents' house during summer vacation. '一週' (one week) is a reasonable and common duration for such a visit.
私たちは___末に会う約束をしました。
'今週末' (this weekend) is the most natural way to express meeting at the end of the current week.
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 私は先週、日本に___。
The sentence means 'I went to Japan last week.' '行きました' (ikimashita) means 'went'.
Which option correctly translates 'next week'?
来週 (raishuu) means 'next week'. 先週 (senshuu) is 'last week', 今週 (konshuu) is 'this week', and 毎週 (maishuu) is 'every week'.
How do you say 'three weeks' in Japanese?
To count weeks, you add 間 (kan) after the number and 週 (shuu). So, three weeks is 三週間 (sanshuukan).
The phrase '今週の週末' (konshuu no shuumatsu) means 'this weekend'.
今週 (konshuu) means 'this week' and 週末 (shuumatsu) means 'weekend'. So, 今週の週末 (konshuu no shuumatsu) correctly translates to 'this weekend'.
You can use '～週' to refer to a specific week number, like 'Week 2'.
Yes, you can. For example, '第二週' (dainishuu) means 'the second week'.
The word '毎週' (maishuu) refers to 'next week'.
毎週 (maishuu) means 'every week'. 'Next week' is 来週 (raishuu).
The meeting next week was changed to the morning.
This assignment needs to be submitted by the week after next.
Last week's event was bustling with many participants.
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今週中にその報告書を完成させなければなりません。
Focus: しゅう, ほうこくしょ
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何週間の休暇を取る予定ですか？
Focus: なんしゅうかん, きゅうか
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過去数週間のデータを見て分析しましょう。
Focus: かこすうしゅうかん, データ, ぶんせき
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This translates to 'I will go to Japan next week.'
This translates to 'This week's test is difficult.'
This translates to 'I watched a movie last week.'
先月は海外出張で、ほとんど毎___がホテル暮らしでした。(Hint: Last month, I was on a business trip abroad, and almost every ___ was spent living in a hotel.)
「週」は期間を表す助数詞で、「毎週」は『毎週のように』という頻度を示す表現として適切です。
このプロジェクトは難航しており、このままでは完成まであと数___かかるだろう。(Hint: This project is struggling, and at this rate, it will take several ___ to complete.)
「数週」は『数週間』を短縮した表現で、プロジェクトの完了までの期間を示すのに適しています。
会社の業績不振を受け、残業の自粛を求める通達が先___出されたばかりだ。(Hint: Due to the company's poor performance, a notice requesting voluntary overtime reduction was just issued last ___.)
「先週」は『前の週』という意味で、通達が出された時期を示すのに適切です。
彼女は新しい仕事に慣れるまで、最初の数___はかなり大変だったそうだ。(Hint: She apparently had a very tough time for the first few ___ until she got used to her new job.)
「数週」は『数週間』を短縮した表現で、新しい仕事に慣れるまでの期間を示すのに適しています。
新しい制度が導入されてからというもの、私達の部署ではこの数___、会議の回数が劇的に増えた。(Hint: Since the new system was introduced, the number of meetings in our department has dramatically increased over the past few ___.)
「この数週」は『この数週間』を短縮した表現で、会議の回数が増えた期間を示すのに適切です。
来___から、新しいプロジェクトチームに加わることになった。準備をしっかりしなければ。(Hint: I'll be joining a new project team starting next ___. I need to prepare thoroughly.)
「来週」は『次の週』という意味で、新しいプロジェクトチームに加わる時期を示すのに適切です。
This sentence asks how often one meets someone, using '何週間に一度' (how many weeks once) to inquire about the frequency.
This sentence expresses the need for an additional three weeks due to project delays, using '三週間の猶予' (a three-week grace period).
This sentence states that the training is scheduled to last for a total of eight weeks, using '八週間' (eight weeks).
先月は会議で毎日忙しかったので、今___はゆっくり過ごしたいです。
The sentence is about spending time leisurely 'this week' after a busy previous month. '今週' (こんしゅう) means 'this week'.
彼は出張で来___まで海外に滞在する予定です。
The sentence indicates he will stay overseas 'until next week' for a business trip. '来週' (らいしゅう) means 'next week'.
このプロジェクトの締め切りは、再来___の金曜日です。
The deadline for the project is 'the Friday of the week after next'. '再来週' (さらいしゅう) means 'the week after next'.
祖父母の家に訪れたのは、もう先々___のことになります。
The sentence describes visiting grandparents' house 'the week before last'. '先々週' (せんせんしゅう) means 'the week before last'.
この映画は3___連続で興行収入トップを記録しています。
The sentence states the movie has been at the top of box office revenue for '3 consecutive weeks'. '3週' (さんしゅう) means 'three weeks'.
試験まであと2___しかないから、しっかり勉強しないと。
The sentence implies there are 'only 2 weeks left' until the exam, so one must study hard. '2週' (にしゅう) means 'two weeks'.
先週の会議の決定事項は、今週中に全社に通知されます。
「先週」は 'last week'、 '今週中' は 'by the end of this week' を意味します。
来週のイベントの準備は、すでに着々と進められています。
「来週」は 'next week' を意味します。
隔週で開催されるこのセミナーは、常に多くの参加者で賑わっています。
「隔週」は 'every other week' を意味します。
「今週」は 'this week' を意味します。
「今週」は現在の週を指す言葉です。
「毎週」は 'last week' を意味します。
「毎週」は 'every week' を意味します。「先週」が 'last week' です。
「先々週」は 'two weeks ago' を意味します。
「先々週」は、先週のさらに前の週、つまり2週間前を指します。
The meeting two weeks ago.
Budget proposal for this project.
Market trends in recent weeks.
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この課題は今週中に終わらせる必要があります。
Focus: しゅう (shū)
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先週のプレゼンテーションは成功しましたか？
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来週の予定を教えてください。
Focus: らいしゅう (raishū)
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You are planning a detailed itinerary for a two-week business trip to Japan. Describe your schedule for the first week, including specific meetings, activities, and preparations, using '～週' appropriately. Focus on professional language and detailed planning.
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出張の第一週は、東京で主要なクライアントとの会議が予定されています。月曜日に到着後、すぐに本社でのブリーフィングに参加し、その週の目標を確認します。火曜日から木曜日にかけては、朝から晩まで複数のクライアントとの商談が詰まっており、プレゼンテーションの最終準備もこの週に行います。週末は少し休息を取り、翌週からの大阪での活動に備える予定です。
Write a critical review of a new, highly anticipated movie release, focusing on its themes, acting, and direction. Your review should be suitable for a film studies journal and should use '～週' to refer to a specific period of its release or production.
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この新作映画は、公開第一週から多くの議論を巻き起こしました。深遠なテーマ性を持つ一方で、その表現方法には賛否両論があります。主演俳優の演技は確かに力強いものの、一部のシーンでは演出過剰に感じられました。監督の意図は明確であるものの、それが観客に十分に伝わっているかというと疑問が残ります。特に、後半の展開は観客を混乱させる可能性があり、今後の評価が分かれることでしょう。
Compose a formal email to a team of researchers, detailing the progress made on a complex project over the last several weeks and outlining the critical next steps. Ensure you use '～週' to denote specific periods of progress.
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皆様、先週までの研究進捗についてご報告いたします。先週は、データ分析の初期段階を完了し、いくつかの重要な傾向が明らかになりました。今週は、これらの傾向に基づいた仮説の検証に注力しており、次週までには実験計画の最終決定を行う予定です。プロジェクト全体の成功に向けて、引き続き皆様のご協力をお願いいたします。
この文章から読み取れる、次週の株価動向に関するアナリストの見解として最も適切なものはどれですか？
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近年の経済情勢は複雑な変化を遂げており、特に金融市場は毎週のように新たな動向を見せています。あるアナリストは、次週の株価動向が今後の景気の行方を左右する重要な鍵となると指摘しています。政府は今週、新たな経済対策を発表しましたが、その効果が表れるまでには数週間かかると見られています。
この文章から読み取れる、次週の株価動向に関するアナリストの見解として最も適切なものはどれですか？
文章中には「次週の株価動向が今後の景気の行方を左右する重要な鍵となる」と明記されており、アナリストがその重要性を指摘していることがわかります。
文章中には「次週の株価動向が今後の景気の行方を左右する重要な鍵となる」と明記されており、アナリストがその重要性を指摘していることがわかります。
会議の議長が特に重要視しているのは何ですか？
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ある国際会議では、地球温暖化対策について活発な議論が交わされました。参加国の代表者は、今後数週間にわたり、具体的な行動計画の策定を進めることで合意しました。この会議の議長は、最初の数週間の進捗が今後の交渉全体に大きな影響を与えると強調しました。
会議の議長が特に重要視しているのは何ですか？
議長は「最初の数週間の進捗が今後の交渉全体に大きな影響を与えると強調しました」とあります。
議長は「最初の数週間の進捗が今後の交渉全体に大きな影響を与えると強調しました」とあります。
研究チームが期待している「決定的な証拠」は、いつ頃得られると見込まれていますか？
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科学者たちは、新たな病気の治療法開発に取り組んでおり、初期段階の臨床試験が先週から開始されました。研究チームは、今後数週間のうちに得られるデータが、治療法の有効性を判断する上で決定的な証拠となると期待しています。この病気の撲滅には、少なくとも数ヶ月、あるいは数年かかる見込みです。
研究チームが期待している「決定的な証拠」は、いつ頃得られると見込まれていますか？
文章中には「今後数週間のうちに得られるデータが、治療法の有効性を判断する上で決定的な証拠となると期待しています」と明記されています。
文章中には「今後数週間のうちに得られるデータが、治療法の有効性を判断する上で決定的な証拠となると期待しています」と明記されています。
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Basic use of ～週
You'll often see ～週 attached to a number to indicate a number of weeks. For example, 「一週」 (isshū) means one week, 「二週」 (nishū) means two weeks, and so on.
Counting weeks directly
It functions similarly to saying 'X weeks' in English. If you want to say 'for three weeks,' you would use 「三週」 (sanshū).
Using with time periods
You can combine it with phrases like 「～間」 (kan), meaning 'during' or 'for a period of,' to specify the duration. For example, 「三週間」 (sanshūkan) means 'for three weeks'.
Asking 'how many weeks?'
To ask 'how many weeks?', use 「何週」 (nanshū). For example, 「何週かかりますか？」 (Nanshū kakarimasu ka?) means 'How many weeks will it take?'
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ちょっと
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すこし
A2A little; a few.
さっき
A2A little while ago; a short time past.
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異常
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～ぐらい
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ぐらい
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