Meanings

demilitarized zone

half rest

quitting the tournament in progress due mostly to injury

childcare leave (taken after the compulsory maternity leave)

tea (coffee, cigarette) break

childcare leave

post-birth maternity leave

childcare leave (taken after the compulsory childcare leave)

to say things to ease one's mind

to put a period to

suspension of hunting

suspension of club activities

series of holidays with one or two workdays in between

legal holiday

to ease up

placebo

paid vacation

long holiday (consisting of one or two weekends and multiple public holidays; esp. Golden Week)

special holiday

sick leave