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暇
free time · leisure · spare time
N1On: かKun: ひま
Memory Aid
The `日` (sun) shines down, and the `叚` component (which looks a bit like a person lounging) suggests someone enjoying their 'free time' under the sun.
Vocabulary
暇ひまfree time, leisure
休暇きゅうかholiday, vacation
暇な時ひまなときwhen one has free time
暇つぶしひまつぶしkilling time
有給休暇ゆうきゅうきゅうかpaid leave
Example Sentences
今日は暇だから、映画を見に行こう。
Since I have free time today, let's go see a movie.
彼は休暇を取って実家に帰りました。
He took a holiday and went back to his parents' home.
仕事の合間に暇つぶしをしていました。
I was killing time during a break from work.
彼は暇な時間を読書に費やしている。
He spends his free time reading.