English–Japanese

“last week” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisenshū

Example

先週、映画を見ました。sen shū ei ga o mi ma shi ta

I watched a movie last week.

Illustration for 先週 (last week)

How to say “last week” in Japanese

“Last week” in Japanese is 先週 (senshū).

Refers to the complete calendar week that directly precedes the week in progress.

Full entry for 先週: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 先週

先週の土曜日に友達と買い物をしました。sen shū no do yō hi ni tomo dachi to ka i mono o shi ma shi ta

I went shopping with a friend last Saturday.

Tips for using 先週

  • The English phrase "last week" can suggest the past seven days, but 先週 (senshū) usually points to the preceding calendar week.

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