Japanese · Numbers & Time
週
shuu
Week
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of seven days. Used in phrases like 先週 (senshu, last week), 今週 (konshuu, this week), and 来週 (raishuu, next week).
Example
来週、日本へ行きます。
I am going to Japan next week.
Etymology
'週' (shuu) is taken from Chinese numerology, established in Japanese to represent a period of seven days consistent with many calendars.
How & Where It’s Used
'週' (shuu) appears in academic, formal, and informal contexts in both spoken and written forms. It's used in scheduling, planning, and daily conversations.