Meaning and Usage
"来週" (らいしゅう) means "next week" and is used to refer to the week immediately following the current one. It is a common time expression in everyday conversation and formal contexts.
Common Collocations
- 来週の予定 (らいしゅうのよてい): next week's schedule
- 来週から (らいしゅうから): starting from next week
- 来週までに (らいしゅうまでに): by next week
These collocations help specify when something will happen or be completed.
Usage Notes
When using 来週, it is often combined with days of the week or deadlines to clarify timing, such as 来週の月曜日 (next Monday) or 来週までに (by next week). It is polite and neutral in tone, suitable for both casual and formal speech.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 来週 (next week) with 今週 (this week) or 再来週 (the week after next). Pay attention to the context and the kanji to avoid misunderstandings.