A2 noun 중립 2분 분량

らいしゅう

raishuu /raɪˈʃuː/
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Overview

The Japanese word 'らいしゅう' (raishū) literally translates to 'next week.' It is composed of two kanji characters: '来' (rai), meaning 'to come,' and '週' (shū), meaning 'week.' This combination directly conveys the idea of the 'coming week' or the 'week that is next.'

'Raishū' is a fundamental temporal adverb in Japanese, used frequently in daily conversation to discuss future plans, events, or occurrences. Its usage is straightforward and doesn't typically involve complex grammatical conjugations or particles when used to simply state 'next week.' For example, one might say '来週、旅行に行きます' (Raishū, ryokō ni ikimasu), meaning 'I will go on a trip next week.'

When referring to specific days within next week, 'raishū' is often combined with the respective day of the week. For instance:

* 来週の週末 (raishū no shūmatsu): next weekend

The particle 'の' (no) acts as a possessive or descriptive particle here, effectively linking 'next week' to the specific day. It indicates that the day 'belongs to' or is 'a part of' next week.

Compared to '今週' (konshū - this week) and '先週' (senshū - last week), 'raishū' forms a trio of essential temporal markers. Understanding these three terms is crucial for anyone learning to navigate time-related conversations in Japanese. While 'raishū' is generally understood to mean the immediate next week, in some broader contexts or when clarifying, one might add more specific details if there's any ambiguity, though this is rare in everyday use.

In business contexts, 'raishū' is used to schedule meetings, deadlines, or project phases. In social settings, it's used for planning gatherings, appointments, or personal events. It's a versatile term that seamlessly integrates into various sentence structures to indicate future timing.

예시

1

来週の月曜日は会議があります。

Business

I have a meeting next Monday.

2

来週、一緒に映画を見に行きませんか？

Social

Would you like to go see a movie together next week?

3

来週中にレポートを提出してください。

Academic/Business

Please submit the report by the end of next week.

4

来週は旅行に行く予定です。

Personal

I'm planning to go on a trip next week.

5

来週、またお会いしましょう。

Social/Business

Let's meet again next week.

자주 쓰는 조합

来週の月曜日
来週中
来週末
来週から

How to Use It

사용 참고사항

The word '来週' (raishū) is a standard and widely understood term for 'next week' in Japanese. It is typically used in both formal and informal settings without significant changes in its core meaning. It can be used as a standalone phrase or integrated into a sentence to indicate when an action will occur. For example, '来週会いましょう' (Raishū aimashō) means 'Let's meet next week,' and '来週の会議' (Raishū no kaigi) means 'next week's meeting.' It's important to note that, like many Japanese time expressions, 'raishū' doesn't change form to indicate singular or plural (e.g., 'next week' or 'next weeks' isn't a distinction made in the word itself). When referring to specific days within the next week, you would combine '来週' with the day of the week, such as '来週の月曜日' (Raishū no getsuyōbi) for 'next Monday.' There are no particular politeness levels inherent in 'raishū' itself; politeness is typically conveyed through other elements of the sentence, such as verb endings or honorifics, rather than the time word itself.

자주 하는 실수

A common mistake for learners is confusing 'らいしゅう' (raishū - next week) with similar-sounding words like 'こんしゅう' (konshū - this week) or 'せんしゅう' (senshū - last week). Pay close attention to the first character/sound: '来' (rai) for 'next', '今' (kon) for 'this', and '先' (sen) for 'last'. Another mistake can be mispronouncing the 'shū' part, as it's a long 'u' sound, often shortened by beginners. Ensure the 'shū' is pronounced as a single, elongated syllable rather than two separate sounds. Also, remember that in Japanese, time indicators like 'らいしゅう' often precede the action or event in a sentence, for example, '来週、旅行に行きます' (Raishū, ryokō ni ikimasu - Next week, I will go on a trip).

Tips

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Use with verbs indicating future actions

らいしゅう (raishuu) is commonly used with verbs that express future events or plans. For example, 'らいしゅう にほんへ いきます' (Raishuu Nihon e ikimasu - I will go to Japan next week.)

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Do not use with past tense verbs

It is incorrect to use らいしゅう (raishuu) with verbs in the past tense, as it specifically refers to the upcoming week. For past week, use せんしゅう (senshuu).

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Combine with time markers for specific days

You can specify a day next week by combining らいしゅう with a day of the week, such as 'らいしゅう の げつようび' (raishuu no getsuyoubi - next Monday).

어원

From Middle Chinese 來 (MC loj) meaning 'to come' and 週 (MC trjyuw) meaning 'week'. The combination came to mean 'coming week' or 'next week'.

문화적 맥락

In Japanese culture, time is often perceived and expressed with a strong emphasis on context and relationships. While '来週' (raishū) directly translates to 'next week,' its usage can sometimes carry subtle implications depending on the social situation and who is speaking. For instance, when making plans, it's common to follow up with more specific details like the day or time, as 'next week' alone might be considered a bit vague in some formal contexts. There's also an underlying cultural value of punctuality and reliability, so when someone commits to something 'next week,' it's generally understood as a firm commitment. Compared to some Western cultures where 'next week' might be used more casually, in Japan, it often implies a more considered intention. Furthermore, the concept of 'the future' in Japanese can sometimes feel less abstract and more tied to immediate, practical plans, making 'raishū' a concrete reference point for upcoming events and responsibilities.

암기 팁

Visualize a calendar. Imagine circling the next week on it. For 'らいしゅう' (raishū), break it down: 'らい' (rai) sounds a bit like 'arrive', as in the next week arriving. 'しゅう' (shū) sounds like 'shoe', which can be a fun, albeit abstract, visual aid for the 'week' part. So, 'arrive shoe' for 'next week'. Or, think of '来週' as '来' (come) + '週' (week), meaning the 'coming week'.

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

'らいしゅう' (raishū) is a Japanese word that directly translates to 'next week' in English. It's a commonly used term when referring to future events or plans that are scheduled to occur in the following seven-day period. For example, if you say 'らいしゅう あいます' (raishū aimasu), it means 'I will meet next week.' This word is essential for discussing future scheduling and is often used in daily conversations, business contexts, and academic settings to indicate a timeframe.

The pronunciation of 'らいしゅう' (raishū) is fairly straightforward. 'ら' (ra) is pronounced like the 'ra' in 'rack' but with a slight tap of the tongue, similar to a soft 'l' or 'd' sound. 'い' (i) is pronounced like the 'ee' in 'see'. 'しゅう' (shū) is a single syllable. 'しゅ' (shu) sounds like 'shoo' in 'shoo-fly', and the 'う' (u) after it indicates a long 'oo' sound, similar to 'moon'. So, putting it together, it sounds like 'rai-shoo', with the 'shoo' part extended slightly. The emphasis is generally even across the syllables.

Certainly! A common way to use 'らいしゅう' in a sentence is when making plans. For instance, 'らいしゅう の もくようび に えいが を みます' (raishū no mokuyōbi ni eiga o mimasu) means 'I will watch a movie next Thursday.' Here, 'らいしゅう の' (raishū no) indicates 'next week's', and 'もくようび' (mokuyōbi) is Thursday. Another example could be 'らいしゅう は とても いそがしい です' (raishū wa totemo isogashii desu), which translates to 'Next week will be very busy.' It's a versatile word for discussing future events.

While 'らいしゅう' (raishū) is the standard word for 'next week', you might encounter related terms that specify different timeframes. For example, 'こんしゅう' (konshū) means 'this week', and 'せんしゅう' (senshū) means 'last week'. These three words form a common set for discussing weeks relative to the present. There isn't really a direct variation for 'next week' itself, but understanding its counterparts helps in navigating conversations about past, present, and future weeks effectively in Japanese. These terms are fundamental for temporal expression.

셀프 테스트

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来週の＿＿＿曜日にパーティーがあります。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
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来週の＿＿＿＿に旅行に行く予定です。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
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来週の＿＿＿＿、新しいプロジェクトが始まります。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

점수: /3

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