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週
On'yomi
シュウ
SHUU
week
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
週=
辶周
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 週 mean in Japanese?
週 means week.
How do you read 週?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU).
How many strokes does 週 have?
週 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).
Is 週 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 週 (week) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.