また来週
mata raishū
The English phrase "see you next week" is translated into Japanese as また来週 (mata raishū).
また来週 is a casual way to say goodbye to someone you expect to see again next week.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mata (again) and raishū (next week).
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle ne to the end of the phrase to form また来週ね makes the expression sound more friendly and casual.
How do you pronounce it?
mata raishū
Did you know?
- While また来週 is common, if you are leaving a workplace, using it with a boss might sound too casual. In professional settings, it is more standard to use the phrase 失礼します (shitsurei shimasu), which literally means 'I am being rude by leaving'.
- In Japanese text messaging, you might see the phrase written with a small 'tsu' or an elongated vowel to convey a singing, upbeat tone. This mimics the way people actually pitch their voices upward when being friendly during the verbal greeting.
- The kanji for 'week' in 来週 is 週, which is also used in the word for 'circulation' or 'cycle'.
Examples in context
- トム、また来週ね！See you next week, Tom!This example shows how to address someone by name with また来週.Tatoeba #11851771 by small_snow, translation #11202920 by ddnktr
- また来週！See you next week!This example shows the phrase used as a standalone greeting.Tatoeba #195383 by tommy_san, translation #32557 by CK
- また来週。See you next week.This example shows the phrase used with a full stop.Tatoeba #1130332 by mookeee, translation #1476653 by Spamster
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are leaving a cafe after a study session.
- 美咲 Misaki今日はありがとう。また来週！Kyou wa arigatou. Mata raishuu!Thanks for today. See you next week!
- 陽太 Yotaうん、また来週ね、美咲。Un, mata raishuu ne, Misaki.Yeah, see you next week, Misaki.
- 美咲 Misakiじゃあね、陽太！Jaa ne, Youta!Bye, Youta!
- 陽太 Yotaまたね！Mata ne!See ya!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
