Difference between 土日 and 週末


Well just as the title indicates, I've heard in a game the word "土日" used and
translated as "weekend", and wanting to learn the word since I realized I
didn't know it yet, I checked on Jisho, but the common word given for weekend
is "週末" ? Which one is more correct, and are there some specific settings or
circumstances when one would be used over the other ?




In the literal sense, `週末` is a term used to refer to only Saturday because a
week starts in Sunday in Japan. `土日` obviously means "Saturday and Sunday", so
those word are different.

However, the meaning of `週末` depends on context. `週末` means Saturday and
Sunday in most cases, however infrequently includes Friday night.

Additionally, I feel more like `土日` is a informal word, so I don't think it's
a great idea to use it in a formal document. You can use `週末` in all
situations.




In the literal sense, `週末` is a term used to refer to only Saturday because a
week starts in Sunday in Japan. `土日` obviously means "Saturday and Sunday", so
those word are different.

However, the meaning of `週末` depends on context. `週末` means Saturday and
Sunday in most cases, however infrequently includes Friday night.

Additionally, I feel more like `土日` is a informal word, so I don't think it's
a great idea to use it in a formal document. You can use `週末` in all
situations.

