Japanese

きゅうぎょう
Meaning: closure; business suspension; day off
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

休
業

Example sentences

That shop is closed today due to certain circumstances.
台風の影響で、明日は臨時休業となります
Due to the typhoon, there will be a temporary closure tomorrow.
私のお気に入りのカフェは、来月から改装のために一時休業する。
My favorite cafe will be temporarily closed from next month for renovation.

Usage Notes

Refers to the temporary suspension of business or operations. Common on signs as '本日休業' (Closed today).

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