Japanese

せんしゅう
Meaning: last week
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

先
週

Example sentences

Last week, I went on a trip to Hokkaido with my family.
先週、友人の結婚式に出席した。
I attended a friend's wedding ceremony last week.
祖父は先週膝の手術を受け、今はリハビリに励んでいる。
My grandfather had knee surgery last week and is now working hard on his rehabilitation.
先週末、友人と一緒に新しくオープンした美術館へ行きました。
Last weekend, I went to the newly opened art museum with a friend.

Usage Notes

Refers to the week immediately preceding the current week.

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