This is the 3321st most frequent Japanese word.
抜き
"抜き" means "without" or "excluding."
The word '抜き' is used here to indicate 'without,' emphasizing the exclusion of work from the enjoyment.
今日は休みなので、仕事抜きで楽しみたいと思います。
Since today is a holiday, I want to enjoy myself without thinking about work.
Here '抜き' signifies 'without,' referring to the essential presence of the leader for team functionality.
このチームは、リーダー抜きでは成り立たない。
This team cannot function without its leader.
In this sentence, '抜き' indicates 'excluding,' highlighting bread's omission from the meal arrangement.