毎週

• Reading: まいしゅう
• Romaji: maishuu
• Kanji breakdown: 毎 (mai) — every, each; 週 (shuu) — week
• Pronunciation: /ma.i.ɕɯː/

Meaning

Every week; weekly. Describes something done on a weekly basis.

Combines 毎 (every) and 週 (week). Used for weekly routines and recurring events. Often combined with a day of the week: 毎週月曜日 (maishuu getsuyoubi, every Monday). Common in school and work contexts for regular schedules.

Examples

1. 毎週日曜日にサッカーをします。 I play soccer every Sunday.
2. 毎週テストがあります。 There's a test every week.
3. 毎週、母に電話します。 I call my mother every week.

Usage Guide

Context: schedules, recurring events, school

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

A Sino-Japanese compound of 毎 (mai, every) and 週 (shuu, week). 週 contains 辶 (road) and 周 (circuit), suggesting a complete cycle — one week.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal