毎週
maishū[ma̠iɕɨː]
The English phrase "every week" is translated into Japanese as 毎週 (maishū).
毎週 is used to describe something that happens once in each seven-day period.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Japanese, 毎週 functions as an adverbial phrase of time without requiring a preposition like "on" or "in" before it. If you wish to use it as an adjective to modify a noun, such as a "weekly schedule," you should add the particle の to create the form 毎週の.
How do you pronounce it?
maishū
Did you know?
- The kanji 週 in 毎週 is derived from the concept of a 'cycle' or 'circuit', reflecting the ancient view of time as a repeating loop rather than a linear path.
- Japanese has a specific word 週刊 ('shūkan') for 'weekly' that is almost exclusively used for publications like magazines, whereas 毎週 is used for actions and events.
- While 毎週 marks the frequency, Japanese speakers often use the phrase 週明け ('shū-ake') to refer to the 'opening' or start of a new week, usually Monday.
Examples in context
- 彼は毎週洗車している。He washes the car every week.This sentence shows how to use 毎週 to describe a weekly habit like washing a car.Tatoeba #2426665 by bunbuku, translation #303864 by CK
- 毎週それをしてるんだ。I do that every week.This sentence demonstrates using 毎週 to express a recurring action.Tatoeba #9171218 by small_snow, translation #2727926 by AlanF_US
- この会社の求人、毎週見るな。Don't check this company's job listings every week.This sentence uses 毎週 in a cautionary context regarding checking job listings.Tatoeba #10996503 by small_snow, translation #12597749 by urro
- 毎週、私たちは新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。Every week, we are working on a new project.
- 週毎に報告書を提出してください。Please submit the report every week.
- 週々、新たな挑戦を受け入れましょう。Let's embrace new challenges week after week.
- 毎週、友達とランチに行きます。Every week, I go for lunch with my friends.
- 週ごとに新しいゲームを買っています。I buy new games every week.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies.
- 大翔 Hiroto毎週、ジムに行っています。Maishū, jimu ni itte imasu.I go to the gym every week.
- 陽葵 Himariすごい！私は毎週寝ています。Sugoi! Watashi wa maishū nete imasu.That's amazing! I just sleep every week.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵さんは運動しませんか？Himari-san wa undō shimasen ka?Himari, don't you exercise?
- 陽葵 Himariたまに散歩するだけです。Tama ni sanpo suru dake desu.I only take walks occasionally.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 毎週, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
