noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
during vacation; during the holidays; on break
Refers to the period when someone is on vacation or taking a break from work/school. Often used with の to modify nouns.
I don't check email much during vacation.
I told my friend about what happened during the break.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
(temporarily) closed; on break
Used for shops, offices, or services that are temporarily closed for a holiday or break. Often appears as お休み中 in polite notices.
This shop is closed all this week.
I'm sorry to bother you while you're on break.
Compound of 休み (yasumi, 'rest, holiday') + 中 (chū, 'during, in the middle of').