Japanese word

連休

Pronunciation

Romajirenkyū

Meaning

  • nounlong weekend

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Describes a stretch in which days off continue without a break, often extending beyond a normal weekend.

Common phrases

  • 連休を取るren kyū o to ru

    take a long weekend

  • 連休を楽しむren kyū o tano shi mu

    enjoy a long weekend

  • 連休の予定ren kyū no yo tei

    long-weekend plans

Similar words

三連休sanrenkyū: A three-day period with no work or school on any of the days.
大型連休ōgatarenkyū: An extended holiday period made up of several consecutive days off.
休暇kyūka: A period when a person is released from regular work or duties.

Definition in Japanese

二日以上続く休日のまとまり。futsu ka i jō tsuzu ku kyū jitsu no ma to ma ri

Word origin

The compound 連 (ren, "connection") + 休 (kyū, "rest") combines the ideas of linked days and time off.

Usage tips

  • In English, "long weekend" often means a three-day break, while 連休 (renkyū) can cover several consecutive holidays.

Other meanings

  • consecutive holidaysnoun

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