VocabJLPT N2
holiday
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. holiday
  2. 2. day off
  3. 3. Vacation
This word refers to a day off or a holiday, such as a national holiday or a non-working day. It is distinct from a personal vacation day and often refers to officially recognized days when schools and businesses are closed. It is a common word you will encounter when talking about schedules and calendars.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The other day on my day off, I dropped my wallet and nearly cried.

Sentence 2

The meteorological agency warned of heavy snow heading into the holiday.

Sentence 3

"I'm tired even on my day off" — I had to call myself out on that one.

Sentence 4

On a rainy day off, nothing beats curling up with a book.

Sentence 5

What he calls his "day off" is apparently just his day to do chores.