Korean Dictionary
How to say "Week" in Korean
“Week” in Korean is 주 (pronounced "ju").
주
ju
Korean usage reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026.
This page checks meaning, pronunciation, politeness level, and common learner mistakes.
Usage & Context
The word for week, a period of seven days. This is commonly used in schedules, work weeks, and planning.
Example Sentence
일주일에 3번 운동해요.
I exercise 3 times a week.
How to use 주 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Week” is 주, romanized as ju.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 주.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "주" (ju) sounds like "joo" in English, similar to the "joo" in "juice" without the 's' sound. The 'ㅈ' is a soft 'j' sound, and 'ㅜ' is like 'oo' in "moon."
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about their plans for the upcoming weekend.
이번 주말에 뭐 할 거예요?
What are you going to do this weekend?
Arranging a future meeting with someone.
다음 주에 만나요.
Let's meet next week.
Sharing past travel experiences with a friend.
지난 주에 제주도에 갔어요.
I went to Jeju Island last week.
Cultural Context
"주" is the standard word for "week." It's frequently combined with prefixes like "이번" (this), "다음" (next), and "지난" (last) to specify the week. In academic or work settings, "주차" (jucha) is often used to denote "week number," e.g., "1주차" (week 1). Koreans often plan their social gatherings and activities around the "주말" (jumal - weekend).
Editorial note
We review entries like 주 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
이번 주
this week
다음 주
next week
지난 주
last week
Related Expressions
주말
jumal
weekend
주중
jujung
weekday
매주
maeju
every week
일주일
iljuil
one week (duration)
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