noun
free time; leisure; spare time
Refers to time when one is not busy; often used in set phrases like いとまがない (have no free time).
最近、仕事が忙しくていとまがない。
Lately I've been so busy with work that I have no free time.
noun
Specifically time away from work or duties; can be used for holidays or personal leave.
彼は一週間のいとまをもらって旅行に出かけた。
He took a week off and went on a trip.
noun
resignation; dismissal; divorce
Dated usage; refers to leaving a job or ending a marriage. Now mostly seen in historical contexts or set expressions.
昔の武士は主君にいとまを願い出ることがあった。
In the past, samurai would sometimes request leave from their lord.
noun
leaving; farewell; taking one's leave
Often used in the polite expression おいとま (see cross-reference). Indicates departure or saying goodbye.
See also: おいとま
そろそろおいとまします。
It's about time I take my leave.
The origin is uncertain; the word has been used since classical Japanese with meanings related to 'interval' or 'spare time'.