What is the difference between "週" and "しゅう"?

"週" means "week" (N5), whereas "しゅう" represents "week" (N5).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "しゅう (shuu)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

しゅう (shuu)

N5 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

しゅう (shuu)

N5 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "しゅう (shuu)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

週 (Level: N5): Translates to "week" and is used when Always refers to a week or weeks. Commonly combined with prefixes like '今週.
しゅう (Level: N5): Maps to "week" and carries the nuance of Counter for weeks. Often combined with numbers.

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "週"

毎週ジムに行きます。

I go to the gym every week.

Bilingual Context for "しゅう"

来週、友達と会います。

I will meet my friend next week.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "毎＿＿＿ジムに行きます。" (Meaning: "I go to the gym every week.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "週" is used for "week" in the context: "I go to the gym every week.".