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On'yomi
シュウ
SHUU

week

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#540
Radicalwalk(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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walk + 周

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of '辶' (advance) and '周' (around). Period of one cycle.

Symbolism

Seven days, cycle, rhythm. Represents cycle of life and work.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

一週間の計は日曜にあり

いっしゅうかんのけいはにちようにあり

The plan for a week begins on Sunday

Planning on Sunday leads to a productive week