余暇

よか

leisure, leisure time, spare time

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

What is ?

means 'leisure' or 'spare time.' It refers to the free time when one is not working or occupied.

Usage

Commonly used in formal or written contexts to talk about free time and activities done during that time.

Common Collocations

Tips

This word is often seen in written language, such as articles or formal speech, rather than casual conversation where more common words like 闲 or 闲 might be used.

Example Sentences

I like to read during my leisure time.

There are many leisure activities, such as sports and travel.

Using leisure time to learn new skills is very helpful.