How to Say ‘Paid vacation’ in Japanese
有給休暇
yuukyuu kyuuka
[yoo-KYOO KYOO-kah]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese law guarantees at least ten paid days after six months on the job. Many workers still hesitate to use them all, so asking how easy it is to actually take leave is reasonable.
Phrase Breakdown
有給
yuukyuu
[yoo-KYOO]
paid
Means 'with pay'; often paired with 休暇 for paid leave.
有給を使います。
I'll use paid leave.
休暇
kyuuka
[KYOO-kah]
leave; vacation
Formal word for time off work.
夏に休暇を取ります。
I take leave in summer.
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