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Counting Books & Time Expressions (Week/Year)

Counting books and discussing time periods like weeks and years.

You're discussing your reading habits with a classmate. You mention that you read three books last week and ask about their plans for next week, especially if it's their birthday.

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今週 (こんしゅう)

this week

Noun

A word for a person, place, thing, or idea.

今週は忙しいです。
konshuu wa isogashii desu — I am busy this week.
今週の週末は何をしますか。
konshuu no shuumatsu wa nani wo shimasu ka — What will you do this weekend?
今週は雨が多いです。
konshuu wa ame ga ooi desu — It rains a lot this week.
先週 (せんしゅう)

last week

Noun

A word for a person, place, thing, or idea.

先週、友達に会いました。
senshuu, tomodachi ni aimashita — I met a friend last week.
先週はとても寒かったです。
senshuu wa totemo samukatta desu — Last week was very cold.
先週、新しい本を読みました。
senshuu, atarashii hon wo yomimashita — I read a new book last week.
来週 (らいしゅう)

next week

Noun

A word for a person, place, thing, or idea.

来週、テストがあります。
raishuu, tesuto ga arimasu — There is a test next week.
来週、旅行に行きます。
raishuu, ryokou ni ikimasu — I will go on a trip next week.
来週は晴れるでしょう。
raishuu wa hareru deshou — It will probably be sunny next week.