English–Japanese
“maternity leave” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisankyū
Example
母は来月から産休に入ります。haha wa rai getsu ka ra san kyū ni hai ri ma su
My mother will start maternity leave next month.
How to say “maternity leave” in Japanese
“Maternity leave” in Japanese is 産休 (sankyū).
Describes time away from work centered on childbirth, covering the period before and after the birth.
Example sentences with 産休
人事部に産休の期間を相談しました。jin ji bu ni san kyū no ki kan o sō dan shi ma shi ta
I discussed the length of my maternity leave with the human resources department.
Tips for using 産休
- In Japanese labor law, 産休 (sankyū) refers to maternity leave around childbirth, while 育児休業 (ikujikyōgyō) refers to childcare leave after that period.