English–Japanese
“paid time off” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyūkyū
Example
来週は有給を取ります。rai shū wa yū kyū o to ri ma su
I will take paid time off next week.
How to say “paid time off” in Japanese
“Paid time off” in Japanese is 有給 (yūkyū).
Centers on taking time away from work without losing the pay normally earned during that time.
Example sentences with 有給
残っている有給は、計画的に使うようにしています。noko tte i ru yū kyū wa kei kaku teki ni tsuka u yō ni shi te i ma su
I try to use my remaining paid time off strategically.
Tips for using 有給
- In Japanese workplaces, 有給 (yūkyū) commonly shortens 有給休暇 (yūkyū kyūka), while English paid time off often includes vacation, illness, and other approved absences.