Understanding 先々週
The term 先々週 means "two weeks ago" or "the week before last." It is used to refer to the week that is two weeks prior to the current week. This word is often used in casual and formal contexts when talking about past events.
Usage Notes
先々週 is a time expression that helps specify when something happened relative to the current week. It is more precise than just saying "last week" (先週) and is commonly used in conversation and writing.
Common Collocations
- 先々週の会議 (the meeting two weeks ago): used to specify a particular event.
- 先々週から (since two weeks ago): to indicate a starting point in time.
- 先々週は忙しかった (was busy two weeks ago): describing conditions or states.
Tips
Avoid confusing 先々週 with 先週 (last week) or 先々々週 (three weeks ago). The repetition of 先 (meaning "previous") indicates how many weeks back you are referring to. This word is useful for clear time references in both spoken and written Japanese.