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TOPIK 4noun

육아 휴직

yuga hyujik [유가 휴직]

육아 휴직이 · 육아 휴직을

parental leave, childcare leave

Example

남편이 육아 휴직을 하고 아이를 돌보고 있어요.

My husband is on parental leave, taking care of our child.

Word parts

육 raise아 child휴 rest직 job

Literally 'child-raising leave from work'.