週休二日制 (しゅうきゅうににちせい)

Definition

The term refers to the "five-day workweek" system, where employees have two consecutive days off each week.

Analogy

Think of the 週休二日制 as a weekend getaway. Just like how you look forward to having two days off from school to relax and recharge, employees in Japan also enjoy having two consecutive days off from work every week.

Related terms

労働時間 (ろうどうじかん): This term refers to "working hours." It represents the amount of time an employee spends on their job.

労働基準法 (ろうどうきじゅんほう): The "Labor Standards Act" is a law that sets regulations for working conditions, including working hours, overtime pay, and holidays.

フレックスタイム制度 (ふれっくすたいむせいど): The "flextime system" allows employees to choose their own working hours within certain limits set by the company.