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週
On'yomi
シュウ
SHUU
week
Details
Stroke Order
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '辶' (advance) and '周' (around). Period of one cycle.
Symbolism
Seven days, cycle, rhythm. Represents cycle of life and work.
Component Breakdown
週=
辶周
walk + 周
Words & Expressions
Words written with 週
今週こんしゅうthis week
先週せんしゅうlast week
来週らいしゅうnext week
毎週まいしゅうevery week
翌週よくしゅうfollowing week
Proverbs & Idioms
一週間の計は日曜にあり
いっしゅうかんのけいはにちようにあり
The plan for a week begins on Sunday
Planning on Sunday leads to a productive week
Anime & Manga
一週間フレンズ。
One Week Friends
A well-known work with 週 in its Japanese title.
Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活 第二章 屋敷の一週間編
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Chapter 2: A Week at the Mansion
A well-known work with 週 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 週 mean in Japanese?
週 means week.
How do you read 週?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU).
How many strokes does 週 have?
週 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 週 a good kanji for a tattoo?
週 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means week. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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