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paid (leave); paid vacation
paid (leave); paid vacation
有給を取って旅行に行った。
I took paid leave and went on a trip.
有給が残っているか確認した。
I checked how much paid leave I have left.
有給消化が義務化されている。
Using paid leave has become mandatory.
有給を使って子どもの運動会に行きたい。
I want to use my paid leave to go to my child's sports day.
うちの会社は有給が取りやすい雰囲気なので、助かっている。
Our company has an atmosphere where it's easy to take paid leave, which is a big help.
有給 is short for 有給休暇 (paid vacation/leave). It refers to paid time off from work.
Full form: 有給休暇
Common expressions:
- 有給を取る (take paid leave)
- 有給を使う (use paid leave)
- 有給消化 (using up paid leave)
- 有給残日数 (remaining paid leave days)
Cultural note:
Japanese workers often hesitate to use their paid leave due to workplace culture. Recent labor laws require companies to ensure employees take at least 5 days of paid leave annually.