Japanese

きゅうか
Meaning: vacation, holiday, leave
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

休
暇

Example sentences

I plan to take a two-week vacation starting next week and go on a trip with my family.
三日間の休暇を取った。
I took a three-day holiday.
休暇を存分に楽しみたい。
I want to enjoy my vacation to the fullest.
彼は休暇中だったが、急用で会社に呼び戻された。
He was on vacation, but was called back to the company for urgent business.
長い休暇で、すっかり心のたがが緩んでしまった。
With the long vacation, the 'hoop of my heart' has completely loosened (I've lost my discipline).
休暇を過ごすために、森の中のビラを借りた。
I rented a villa in the forest to spend my vacation.
暖かい南国の島で休暇を過ごした。
I spent my vacation on a warm southern island.
彼は休暇でチェコのプラハを訪れた。
He visited Prague in the Czech Republic on vacation.
久しぶりの休暇を存分に楽しんだ。
I enjoyed my long-awaited vacation to my heart's content.
休暇中の子供は蚤寝晏起の生活をしている
During vacation, children go to bed early and wake up late.

Usage Notes

Used for formal or approved time off from work or school, such as summer vacation or paid leave.

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