Dictionary — Entry No. 0945
지난 주
ji-nan-ju · noun
지난 주
ji-nan-ju
[jee-nahn joo]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Last week. A temporal expression referring to the week before the current one. Used to discuss past events, recap recent performances, and reminisce about recent K-Pop releases and K-Drama episodes.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-Pop fans use ‘지난 주’ to recap music show performances, streaming achievements, and chart positions from the previous week. K-Drama fans reference ‘지난 주’ episodes in online discussions and theories. Social media creates ‘지난 주’ retrospectives of viral moments and achievements.
Example Sentences
지난 주 뮤직쇼는 좋았어요.
ji-nan ju myu-jik-syo-neun jo-ah-sseo-yo.
Last week’s music show was good (post-performance review)
지난 주 에피소드가 미쳤어요.
ji-nan ju e-pi-so-deu-ga mi-chyeosseo-yo.
Last week’s episode was insane (dramatic reaction)
지난 주에 뭐 했어?
ji-nan ju-e mwo haesseo?
What did you do last week? (casual catch-up conversation)
⚠️ Don’t use ji-nan-ju when…
Don’t confuse 지난 주 (last week) with 지난달 (last month) or 지난해 (last year)—temporal scope dramatically changes the context. Be careful with pronunciation: ‘지난’ sounds like ‘jee-nahn,’ and rushing the syllables creates unclear speech.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Boys Over Flowers — Weekly fan forum discussions frequently referenced ‘지난 주’ episodes to recap romantic developments, analyze character motivations, and speculate about the next week’s storyline.
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — Weekly music show appearances across consecutive weeks create ‘지난 주 vs. 이번 주’ comparisons, with fans analyzing performance improvements, fashion choices, and chart position changes.
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.