How to Say ‘Next week’ in Japanese
来週
raishuu
[rye-shoo]
💬 Usage Tip: [来週] pairs naturally with [から] to express a start: [来週から].
🇯🇵 In Japan: If you’re unsure, you can soften with [来週から可能です] (“I can start from next week”).
Phrase Breakdown
来週
raishuu
[rye-shoo]
next week
Often paired with days/time: 来週の月曜日 “next week’s Monday,” 来週から “from next week.”
来週の月曜日から働けます。
I can work starting next Monday.
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