JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji

週

週 — week

Reading
シュウ
Meaning
week
JLPT level
N4
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

週 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シュウ and it means week. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

週 appears in everyday japanese words such as 週 (week), 隔週 (every other week) and 週間 (week).

Japanese words containing 週

Frequently asked questions

What does 週 mean in Japanese?

週 means week in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 週 read?

週 is read シュウ. Reading it inside real words — 週 and 隔週 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 週 — is it JLPT N4?

Yes. 週 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 週 in a word?

A common word containing 週 is 週 (しゅう) — "week". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 週 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 週 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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