synonym Comparative
再来週
VS
後継
Differences Between "再来週" and "後継"
Option A
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.
Option B
後継
Meaning
successor, continuation, next in line
Reading
こうけい (koukei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は社長の有力な後継者と目されている。
He is seen as a strong candidate to succeed the president.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(the week after next)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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.
- 後継: Refers to a person who takes over a position, role, or business from someone else, or something that follows and continues a previous item. Often used with ~者 (~sha) for a person.
- 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.
- 後継: Refers to a person who takes over a position, role, or business from someone else, or something that follows and continues a previous item. Often used with ~者 (~sha) for a person.
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