Week in Japanese
"week" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
週
shu
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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week
Reading: shuu
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of '辶' (advance) and '周' (around). Period of one cycle.
What it carries
Seven days, cycle, rhythm. Represents cycle of life and work.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for week?
The most common kanji for "week" is 週, read as shuu. It means week. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 週 have?
週 has 11 strokes.