産休
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Noun meaning 'maternity leave'. It's a compound of 『産』 (san, 'birth') and 『休』 (kyuu, 'leave / Rest'). Used in workplace contexts, e.g., 『産休を取る』 (sankyuu o toru, 'to take maternity leave').
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At a workplace, User chats with their coworker Aya about upcoming plans and work-life balance.
産休
さんきゅう
maternity leave
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a mother taking a break after giving birth — she's on 'san-kyu' (産休), which sounds like 'thank you' in English. Think: 'Thank you for the maternity leave!' to remember it.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『産休』 (sankyuu, 'maternity leave') is a legally protected leave for pregnant employees, typically starting before childbirth and extending after. It's part of Japan's efforts to support work-life balance, though cultural attitudes towards taking leave can vary.
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Base: 産休Noun meaning 'maternity leave'. It's a compound of 『産』 (san, 'birth') and 『休』 (kyuu, 'leave / Rest'). Used in workplace contexts, e.g., 『産休を取る』 (sankyuu o toru, 'to take maternity leave').