1.
long vacation; extended leave
A prolonged period away from work or school, typically lasting a week or more.
長期休暇を取りたい。
I want to take a long vacation.
夏の長期休暇に海外旅行を計画している。
I'm planning a trip abroad during summer's long vacation.
会社の制度では、年に一度長期休暇を申請することができる。
Under the company's system, you can apply for extended leave once a year.
Refers to any vacation or leave period significantly longer than usual. In a workplace context, it often means taking a week or more off consecutively, which is uncommon in many Japanese companies.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 長期休暇を取る — to take a long vacation
- 長期休暇を申請する — to apply for extended leave
- 長期休暇に入る — to go on extended leave
- 長期休暇中 — during extended leave
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 有給休暇 — paid leave (specific to employment)
- 連休 — consecutive holidays (usually 2–5 days around national holidays)
- 休職 — leave of absence from work (often for health or personal reasons)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Taking long vacations can be difficult in Japan due to workplace culture. Many workers feel pressure not to take extended time off (有休を取りにくい). The government has promoted initiatives like "Premium Friday" to encourage more time off.