Japanese word

有給

Pronunciation

Romajiyūkyū

Meaning

  • nounpaid time off

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.

Illustration for 有給 (paid time off)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Centers on taking time away from work without losing the pay normally earned during that time.

Common phrases

  • 有給を取るyū kyū o to ru

    take paid time off

  • 有給を消化するyū kyū o shō ka su ru

    use up paid time off

  • 有給を申請するyū kyū o shin sei su ru

    request paid time off

Definition in Japanese

休んでいる間も賃金が支払われる休暇。yasu n de i ru aida mo chin gin ga shi hara wa re ru kyū ka

Word origin

有給 (yūkyū) combines 有 (yū, "having") and 給 (kyū, "pay or supply"), describing leave provided with pay.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

  • 無給mukyūunpaidna-adjective

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