有給休暇
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Meanings
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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.
I'm taking paid leave next week to go on a trip.
A request for paid leave requires your boss's approval.
Usage patterns
- 有給休暇を取るto take paid leave
I'm planning to take paid leave next week and go on a trip.
- 有給休暇を申請するto apply for paid leave
You need your supervisor's approval to apply for paid leave.
- 有給休暇が残っているto have paid leave remaining
I still have 10 days of paid leave remaining this year.
- 有給休暇を消化するto use up one's paid leave
I used up all my paid leave before quitting.