English–Japanese

“leisure time” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyoka

Example

余暇には本を読みます。yo ka ni wa hon o yo mi ma su

I read books in my leisure time.

Illustration for 余暇 (leisure time)

How to say “leisure time” in Japanese

“Leisure time” in Japanese is 余暇 (yoka).

Centers on time that remains free from work, study, or other duties and can be used as one chooses.

Full entry for 余暇: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 余暇

週末は家族と余暇を楽しみます。shū matsu wa ka zoku to yo ka o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy leisure time with my family on weekends.

Tips for using 余暇

  • In Japanese, 余暇活動 (yoka katsudō) is a formal term for leisure activities and appears in discussions of how people spend free time.

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