休業
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Noun meaning a temporary or permanent cessation of business operations. Often used in signs or announcements to indicate a business is closed for a holiday or other reasons. Example: 『本日は休業です』 (honjitsu wa kyuugyou desu, 'Today is closed.').
Theme
User and their neighbor, Yoshiko, discuss a local shop's temporary closure due to renovations.
休業
きゅうぎょう
closure / shutdown / holiday
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a shop with a sign saying 'Closed for Holiday' — the 'kyuu' in 『休業』 (kyuugyou) sounds like 'cue' as in 'cue to take a break'. 'Cue to take a break' → 休業 (kyuugyou, 'closure / Holiday').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『休業』 (kyuugyou) is often seen on signs at shops or businesses to indicate temporary closure for holidays, maintenance, or special events. It's common during national holidays like 『お盆』 (obon, 'Bon Festival') or 『年末年始』 (nenmatsu nenshi, 'year-end and New Year period').
Forms
Base: 休業Noun meaning a temporary or permanent cessation of business operations. Often used in signs or announcements to indicate a business is closed for a holiday or other reasons. Example: 『本日は休業です』 (honjitsu wa kyuugyou desu, 'Today is closed.').