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A period of absence from work taken by an employee due to a personal matter, either illness or death.

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compassionate leave

Source Word

compassionate leave

uncountable

A period of absence from work taken by an employee due to a personal matter, either illness or death.

Japanese Meaning

個人的な事情（病気や家族の死去など）のために、従業員が一定期間仕事を休むこと。 / 「忌引休暇」として知られ、病気や家族の死亡など深刻な個人事情が理由で取得される休暇。

After her father's sudden passing, she requested compassionate leave to handle funeral arrangements and support her family.

父が急逝した後、彼女は葬儀の手配や家族の支援を行うために忌引休暇を申請しました。

Sense（1）

A period of absence from work taken by an employee due to a personal matter, either illness or death.