有給(ゆうきゅう)

ゆうきゅう
noun
paid (leave)
leisure
1. paid (leave); paid vacation
paid (leave); paid vacation
有給(ゆうきゅう)を取(と)って旅行(りょこう)に行(い)った。
I took paid leave and went on a trip.
有給(ゆうきゅう)が残(のこ)っているか確認(かくにん)した。
I checked how much paid leave I have left.
有給(ゆうきゅう)消化(しょうか)が義務化(ぎむか)されている。
Using paid leave has become mandatory.
有給(ゆうきゅう)を使(つか)って子(こ)どもの運動会(うんどうかい)に行(い)きたい。
I want to use my paid leave to go to my child's sports day.
うちの会社(かいしゃ)は有給(ゆうきゅう)が取(と)りやすい雰囲気(ふんいき)なので、助(たす)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(ゆうきゅう) is short for 有給休暇(ゆうきゅうきゅうか) (paid vacation/leave). It refers to paid time off from work.

Full form: 有給休暇(ゆうきゅうきゅうか)

Common expressions

  • 有給(ゆうきゅう)を取(と)る (take paid leave)
  • 有給(ゆうきゅう)を使(つか)う (use paid leave)
  • 有給(ゆうきゅう)消化(しょうか) (using up paid leave)
  • 有給(ゆうきゅう)残日数(ざんにっすう) (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.

Related Words

Related: 有給休暇(ゆうきゅうきゅうか) (paid leave (full form))
Antonym: 無給(むきゅう) (unpaid)
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Added 2026.1.15 4:01 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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