English–Japanese
“vacation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikyūka
Example
来月、休暇を取ります。rai getsu kyū ka o to ri ma su
I will take a vacation next month.
How to say “vacation” in Japanese
“Vacation” in Japanese is 休暇 (kyūka).
Describes a period away from work or school that is set aside for rest and personal activities.
Example sentences with 休暇
今年の休暇を家族と楽しみます。kotoshi no kyū ka o ka zoku to tano shi mi ma su
I enjoy this year's vacation with my family.
休暇中は家族とゆっくり過ごします。kyū ka chū wa ka zoku to yu kku ri su go shi ma su
I spend time relaxing with my family during my vacation.
Tips for using 休暇
- In everyday Japanese, 休暇 (kyūka) sounds more formal than 休み (yasumi), so workplaces often use it in official notices and leave requests.