Translation and Meaning of: 産休 - sankyuu

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 産休 (sankyuu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: sankyuu

Kana: さんきゅう

Type: noun

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産休

Translation / Meaning: maternity leave

Meaning in English: maternity leave

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Explanation and Etymology - (産休) sankyuu

産休 is a Japanese word meaning "maternity leave". It is composed of the kanji 産 (san), which means "give birth" or "produce", and 休 (kyuu), which means "rest" or "pause". The word is used to refer to the period of time off work that women are entitled to after the birth of a child. Maternity leave is a right guaranteed by law in Japan and can last up to one year, depending on the company and individual circumstances.

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Synonyms and Similar - (産休) sankyuu

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育児休暇; 出産休暇; 産前産後休暇; 産前産後休業; 産前産後休職; 産前産後休暇制度; 産前産後休業制度; 産前産後休職制度

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Words with the same pronunciation: さんきゅう sankyuu

Example Sentences - (産休) sankyuu

Below are some example sentences:

私は産休を取ります。

Watashi wa sankyu wo torimasu

I'm going to take maternity leave.

I take maternity leave.

  • 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
  • は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
  • 産休 (sankyuu) - noun meaning "maternity leave"
  • を (wo) - object particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
  • 取ります (torimasu) - Verb that means "take" or "take a leave"

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Other words of the same type: noun

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首脳

Kana: しゅのう

Romaji: shunou

Translation / Meaning:

head; brain

ジャンパー

Kana: ジャンパー

Romaji: zyanpa-

Translation / Meaning:

jacket; jumper

デパート

Kana: デパート

Romaji: depa-to

Translation / Meaning:

Department store

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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