有給
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
salaried; paid; with pay
Describes a position, work, or leave that comes with monetary compensation. Often used in compounds like 有給休暇 (paid leave).
Antonyms: 無給
This company offers paid internships.
To take paid leave, you need to apply in advance.
2
paid vacation; paid leave
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 有給休暇. Very common in workplace conversation when referring to paid time off.
See also: 有給休暇
I plan to take paid leave next week and go on a trip.
I still have five days of paid leave left.
Usage patterns
- 有給を取るto take paid leave
I'm taking paid leave next week to go on a trip.
- 有給の〈事〉a paid position/internship (etc.)
I'm looking for a paid internship.
- 有給が残っているto have paid leave remaining
I still have 10 days of paid leave left this year.