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.

Illustration for 連休 (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.

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

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.

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