Meaning and Usage
"先週" means "last week" and is used to refer to the week immediately before the current one. It is a common time expression in everyday conversation and writing.
Common Contexts
You will often hear or see "先週" when talking about recent past events, such as meetings, outings, or experiences that happened in the previous week.
Collocations and Patterns
- 先週の〜: "last week's ~" (e.g., 先週の会議 - last week's meeting)
- 先週から: "since last week" (indicating a starting point in the past)
- 先週末: "last weekend" (referring to the weekend of last week)
Register and Politeness
"先週" is neutral and can be used in both casual and formal contexts without change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "先週" (last week) with "今週" (this week) or "来週" (next week). Pay attention to the context and time frame to avoid mistakes.