N3
ゆうよ (yūyo)
猶予
postponement; grace period; delay; hesitation
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a grace period, postponement, or delay in executing an obligation or decision. Often used as 執行猶予 (probation) or 猶予を与える (give a grace period). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'No more grace periods! I will not allow any further hesitation or delay! Look directly into my eyes and confess your true feelings to me right now! Time is UP!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『これ以上の猶予（待った）は一切認めないわよ！早く私の目を見つめて、胸の奥にある本当の告白（気持ち）を白状しなさい！猶予時間はゼロよ！』
📝 Example Sentences
支払いの期限について、あと一週間の_______をいただくことはできませんでしょうか。
Regarding the payment deadline, would it be possible to obtain a grace period of one more week?
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "猶予"!
一刻の_______も許されない緊急事態に、直ちに行動を開始しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 遅れやためらいが許されない様子を示す慣用句「一刻の猶予（も許されない）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『一刻の猶予もない！私の寂しさ限界アラートも猶予なしよ！今すぐ私を抱きしめなさい！』
English: The idiom showing that no delay or hesitation is permitted, 'not a moment's delay' (ikkoku no yūyo), is correct. Haruka: 'Not a moment's delay! Even my loneliness limit alert has no grace period! Hug me right now!'
English: The idiom showing that no delay or hesitation is permitted, 'not a moment's delay' (ikkoku no yūyo), is correct. Haruka: 'Not a moment's delay! Even my loneliness limit alert has no grace period! Hug me right now!'
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