휴직이 · 휴직을
leave of absence (from work)
Example
그녀는 건강 때문에 1년 동안 휴직을 했어요.
She took a one-year leave of absence for health reasons.
Word parts
휴 rest+직 job
Literally 'resting from the job' — you keep the position while away.
Good to know
휴직 is a long leave where you keep your job; 휴가 is a short vacation.
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