Japanese

しゅうまつ
Meaning: weekend
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

週
末

Example sentences

I plan to go camping with my family this weekend.
今度の週末に、家族と一緒にキャンプに行く予定です。
I plan to go camping with my family this coming weekend.
週末は友達と一緒に映画を見に行きました。
I went to see a movie with a friend on the weekend.
週末は家族と一緒に公園へ行きました。
I went to the park with my family over the weekend.
週末は家族と一緒に海へ出かけた。
I went to the sea with my family on the weekend.
週末は友達と一緒にオンラインゲームを楽しみました。
I enjoyed playing online games with my friends over the weekend.
彼は動物が大好きで、週末はよく動物園に行く。
He loves animals and often goes to the zoo on weekends.
週末はデパートへ買い物に行きました。
I went shopping at a department store on the weekend.
たとえば、週末に映画を見に行くのはどうですか?
For example, how about going to see a movie on the weekend?
私は週末の旅行をとても楽しみにしている。
I am looking forward to the trip this weekend very much.

Usage Notes

Refers to the end of the week, typically Saturday and Sunday, though sometimes including Friday evening.

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