Korean word

휴직

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyujik

Meaning

  • nounleave of absence

Example

그녀는 아이를 돌보기 위해 휴직을 냈다.keu nyeo neun a i reul tol bo gi wi hae hyu ji geul naet tta

She took a leave of absence to care for her child.

Illustration for 휴직 (leave of absence)

More examples

그는 병 치료를 위해 한 달 동안 휴직을 했다.keu neun pyeong chi ryo reul wi hae han tal tong an hyu ji geul haet tta

He took a month-long leave of absence to receive medical treatment.

Core concept

A temporary pause from a job while the person remains employed.

Common phrases

  • 휴직을 내다hyu ji geul nae da

    take a leave of absence

  • 휴직을 신청하다hyu ji geul sin cheong ha da

    apply for a leave of absence

  • 휴직을 하다hyu ji geul ha da

    take a leave of absence

Similar words

육아휴직yugahyujik: A formal workplace arrangement allowing a parent to care for a child for a set period.
병가pyeongga: Official time away from a job because of illness, treatment, or recovery.
휴가hyuga: Approved time away from work for rest, travel, or personal plans.
무급휴직mugeupyujik: Approved time away from a job during which no wages are paid.

Definition in Korean

재직 상태를 유지하면서 병가나 육아 등 특정 사유로 일정 기간 직무를 쉬기 위해 회사에 신청한 상태chae jik sang tae reul yu ji ha myeon seo pyeong ga na yu ga teung teuk jjeong sa yu ro il jeong ki gan ching mu reul swi gi wi hae hoe sa e sin cheong han sang tae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 휴직 (hyujik, "leave from work") combines 휴 (hyu, "rest") with 직 (jik, "job or office"), pointing to a break from work without ending employment.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may associate leave with a vacation, but this term belongs to formal workplace procedures and normally involves an approved reason and period.

Opposites

Related words

  • 휴직자hyujikjjaemployee on leavenoun
  • 휴직기간hyujikkkiganleave periodnoun
  • 무급휴직mugeupyujikunpaid leavenoun

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