Quick answer
週 is the kanji for "Week". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is しゅう (shuu). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Week
Also : Seven days
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 週 represents 'WEEK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of week.
On-reading: しゅう — remember this sound by associating it with week.
Example Sentences
来週から新しい仕事が始まります。
らいしゅうからあたらしいしごとがはじまります。
A new job starts next week.
先週のレポートを提出しました。
せんしゅうのれぽーとをていしゅつしました。
I submitted last week's report.
Vocabulary using 週
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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