How to Say ‘I often play on weekends.’ in Japanese
週末によくします。
shuumatsu ni yoku shi masu
[shoo-mah-tsu nee yoh-koo shee mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: に after a time word marks when something happens: 日曜日に "on Sunday". The object is dropped here because both people already know it's soccer.
Phrase Breakdown
週末に
shuumatsu ni
on weekends
週末 (shuumatsu) means weekend, with a long 'uu'. に marks the time.
週末に映画を見ます。
I watch movies on weekends.
Words in this phrase
週末
shuumatsu
[shoo-mah-tsu]
weekend
週末（しゅうまつ） means “the weekend.” Great for talking about plans/hobbies when getting to know someone.
週末は何をしますか。
What do you do on weekends?
に
ni
[nee]
in; at; to
Particle indicating location or target state.
手元に置きたいです。
I want to keep it at hand.
よくします。
yoku shi masu
I often do (it).
よく (often) + します (do, polite).
料理をよくします。
I often cook.
Words in this phrase
よく
yoku
[yoh-koo]
often
Shows that an action happens frequently.
先輩は新人によく声をかけます。
Senior colleagues often check in with new employees.
し
shi
[shee]
do (stem)
Verb stem used as part of the fixed polite request phrase.
注文をお願いし、ます。
I would like to place the order, please.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite non-past ending
ます makes the expression polite and suitable for customers and service staff.
水をお願いし、ます。
Water, please.
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