English–Japanese
“long weekend” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajirenkyū
Example
連休は家でゆっくり休みます。ren kyū wa ie de yu kku ri yasu mi ma su
I will relax at home during the long weekend.
How to say “long weekend” in Japanese
“Long weekend” in Japanese is 連休 (renkyū).
Describes a stretch in which days off continue without a break, often extending beyond a normal weekend.
Example sentences with 連休
次の連休には近くの公園へ出かけます。tsugi no ren kyū ni wa chika ku no kō en e de ka ke ma su
On the next long weekend, I will go to a nearby park.
Tips for using 連休
- In English, "long weekend" often means a three-day break, while 連休 (renkyū) can cover several consecutive holidays.