hourly leave; time off by the hour
Refers to a system or act of taking paid or unpaid leave in hourly increments, often for personal errands, medical appointments, or childcare. Common in workplace contexts.
I'll take hourly leave in the afternoon to go to the hospital.
Hourly leave is allowed at this company.
Means half-day leave (morning or afternoon), while 時間休 is more granular, allowing leave in hourly units.
Compound of 時間 (time, hour) and 休 (rest, leave). A relatively modern term reflecting flexible work arrangements.