Japanese word

週末

Pronunciation

Romajishūmatsu

Meaning

  • nounweekend

Example

週末は何をしますか？shū matsu wa nan o shi ma su ka

What do you do on the weekend?

Illustration for 週末 (weekend)

More examples

週末に友達と本を読みます。shū matsu ni tomo dachi to hon o yo mi ma su

I read a book with my friends on the weekend.

毎週末、部屋を掃除します。mai shū matsu heya o sō ji shi ma su

I clean my room every weekend.

Core concept

Refers to the two-day break that comes at the end of the usual work or school week.

Common phrases

  • 週末にshū matsu ni

    on the weekend

  • 週末の予定shū matsu no yo tei

    weekend plans

  • 週末を過ごすshū matsu o su go su

    spend the weekend

Similar words

休みyasumi: A time when regular work or school activities stop, including a day off or a longer break.
土日donichi: The two days named Saturday and Sunday, considered together.
休日kyūjitsu: A day set aside from regular work or school duties.

Definition in Japanese

一週間の終わりにある土曜日と日曜日。ichi shū kan no o wa ri ni a ru do yō hi to nichi yō hi

Word origin

週末 (shūmatsu, "weekend") combines 週 (shū, "week") and 末 (matsu, "end"), so its literal structure is "week end."

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 週末 (shūmatsu) is often followed by に (ni) when it marks the time of an activity.

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