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一時帰休制 (いちじききゅうせい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
temporary layoff system ; furlough system
A system in which a company temporarily suspends employees' work, often with partial pay, instead of permanent dismissal. Used in economic downturns or business restructuring.
帰き
休きゅう
制せい
の
下もと
で
、
従じゅう
業ぎょう
員いん
は
休きゅう
業ぎょう
手て
当あて
を
受う
け
取と
る
。
Under the temporary layoff system, employees receive a leave allowance.
Kanji 帰 homecoming, arrive at, lead to Similar words レイオフ レイオフ often implies permanent dismissal, while 一時帰休制 is a system for temporary suspension with the expectation of returning to work.
休きゅう 業ぎょう 休業 is a general term for suspension of business or work, while 一時帰休制 specifically refers to a structured system of temporary layoffs.
Etymology Compound of 一時 (temporary), 帰休 (return and rest, i.e., furlough), and 制 (system). The term is a modern business coinage.
