暇ひまをやる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

dismiss; fire; let go

Used when an employer dismisses an employee. The subject is the employer; the object is the employee. Often implies a somewhat old-fashioned or formal tone.

• 社しゃ長ちょうは不ふ正せいを働はたらいた社しゃ員いんに暇ひまをやった。

  The company president dismissed the employee who committed misconduct.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

divorce one's wife

Specifically refers to a husband divorcing his wife. The subject is the husband; the object is the wife. This usage is somewhat dated and may carry a traditional or literary feel.

• 彼かれは長なが年ねん連つれ添そった妻つまに暇ひまをやった。

  He divorced his wife of many years.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

give a holiday; give time off

Used when an employer or superior grants an employee or subordinate a holiday or vacation. The subject is the giver of the holiday; the object is the recipient.

• 今日きょうは仕し事ごとが暇ひまだから、社しゃ員いんに暇ひまをやった。

  Since there's no work today, I gave the employees the day off.