Meaning and Usage
"再来週" (さらいしゅう) means "the week after next," referring to the week following the upcoming week. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to specify a time frame beyond the immediate next week.
Common Contexts
This word is often used when planning events, meetings, or deadlines that are not immediate but still near future. For example, scheduling appointments or discussing plans that are two weeks ahead.
Collocations and Patterns
- 再来週の月曜日 (the Monday of the week after next): specifying a particular day.
- 再来週までに (by the week after next): indicating a deadline.
- 再来週に旅行する (to travel the week after next): talking about plans.
Register and Politeness
"再来週" is neutral and appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. It fits well in spoken and written Japanese.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "再来週" with "来週" (next week) or "今週" (this week). Remember, "再来週" always means two weeks from the current week, not the immediate next one.