猶予

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The formal noun 猶予 (ゆうよ) is extra time allowed before a deadline or decision must be finalized.
• Basic usage: A person may receive 一週間の猶予 for payment or ask 猶予をください for more time to decide.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing 延期
  • 猶予 is extra time allowed before an obligation or decision, whereas 延期 postpones the event or schedule itself.