Abbreviation of '育児休業' (childcare leave): a system that allows employees to take time off work to care for their child; commonly available to both mothers and fathers.
彼女は子供が生まれたので一年間育休を取った。
She took one year of childcare leave after her child was born.
最近は男性の育休取得率が徐々に上がっている。
Recently, the rate of men taking childcare leave has been gradually increasing.
育休を取るには会社に所定の手続きを行う必要がある。
To take childcare leave, you need to complete the prescribed procedures with your company.
育休中は雇用保険や会社の支援制度が利用できる場合が多い。
During childcare leave, employees can often use employment insurance benefits or company support systems.