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maternity leave in Japanese

maternity leave in Japanese is 産休, 育児休業.

maternity leave in Japanese

産休

noun

Pronounced: sankyuu

A leave of absence from a job for a mother to care of a baby.

育児休業

noun

Pronounced: ikujikyuugyō

A leave of absence from a job for a mother to care of a baby.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "maternity leave" in Japanese?

"maternity leave" in Japanese is 産休, 育児休業.

How do you pronounce 産休?

"maternity leave" in Japanese is 産休, pronounced "sankyuu".

Are there other ways to say "maternity leave" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "maternity leave": 産休, 育児休業.

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