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vacation, holiday, leave, time off
A period of time off from work or school for rest or recreation.
休暇 means vacation, holiday, or leave. It is commonly used in formal and business contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 休暇を取る (to take a vacation)
- 休暇中 (during vacation)
- 休暇を過ごす (to spend one's vacation)
COMPOUND WORDS:
- 夏季休暇 (summer vacation)
- 有給休暇 (paid leave, PTO)
- 産休 (産前産後休暇) (maternity leave)
- 育児休暇 (parental leave)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 休み: more casual 'break, day off'
- 休暇: formal 'vacation, leave'
- 休日: 'holiday, day off'