synonym Comparative
来年
VS
再来週
Differences Between "来年" and "再来週"
Option A
来年
Meaning
next year
Reading
らいねん (rainen)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
来年、結婚する予定です。
I plan to get married next year.
Option B
再来週
Meaning
the week after next
Reading
さらいしゅう (saraishuu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
再来週、友だちと映画を見に行く予定です。
I plan to go see a movie with a friend the week after next.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(next year)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 来年: Refers to the year immediately following the current one. (現在の年の次の年を指します。)
- 再来週: This term specifically indicates the week two weeks from the current week (今週 → 来週 → 再来週). It's a very common time expression.
- 来年: Refers to the year immediately following the current one. (現在の年の次の年を指します。)
- 再来週: This term specifically indicates the week two weeks from the current week (今週 → 来週 → 再来週). It's a very common time expression.
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