Meaning

Primary

Weekend

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The end of the week is the weekend... that is, unless you work on the weekend, but we can't cater to everyone here.

Reading

しゅうまつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 週末は出かける

    to go out on weekends

    週末はいる

    to be present on weekends

    週末は休む

    to rest on weekends

Context Sentences

週末は、ベッドかソファの上にいます。

On weekends, I'm on a bed or sofa.

週末はゆっくり休んで、体力をセーブしたいと思います。

I want to take a rest on weekends and save my physical energy.

週末に友人と川に行きます。

I will go to the river with my friends on the weekend.

Kanji Composition