休暇
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Base noun form. Refers to a period of rest or time off from duties, such as a vacation or holiday. Example: 『休暇を取ります』 (kyuuka o torimasu, 'I will take a vacation.').
Theme
At a café, User and their coworker Mika are chatting about upcoming plans and work-life balance.
休暇
きゅうか
vacation, holiday, day off
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'you' taking a 'vacation' to rest. 'You' sounds like 'kyuu' in 『休』 (kyuu, 'rest'), and 'ka' in 『暇』 (ka, 'free time')—combine for 『休暇』 (kyuuka, 'vacation').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『休暇』 (kyuuka, 'vacation / Holiday') is often used for planned time off from work or school, such as summer vacation (夏休み natsuyasumi) or paid leave (有給休暇 yuukyuu kyuuka). It's a key concept in work-life balance.
Forms
Base: 休暇Base noun form. Refers to a period of rest or time off from duties, such as a vacation or holiday. Example: 『休暇を取ります』 (kyuuka o torimasu, 'I will take a vacation.').