noun
paid leave; paid vacation; paid holiday
Refers to leave from work for which the employee is paid, as stipulated by labor law or company policy. Often abbreviated as 有休 (ゆうきゅう) in casual conversation.
来週、有給休暇を取って旅行に行きます。
I'm taking paid leave next week to go on a trip.
有給休暇の申請は、上司の承認が必要です。
A request for paid leave requires your boss's approval.