休
REST
Mnemonic
Imagine a man (亻) leaning against a tree (木). When you’re tired, this is a great place to cool down and catch your breath. Its shade makes it a comfortable place to REST.
Example Vocabulary
- 休み（やすみ） – rest, break, holiday
- 休む（やすむ） – to rest, to take a break
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一休み（ひとやすみ） – a short rest, a quick break
Click to recall: 一 = -
休日（きゅうじつ） – day off, holiday
Click to recall: 日 = - お休みなさい – good night
Taking breaks matters
The idea behind 休 is simple but important — humans need pauses.
Whether it’s sleeping, saying “good night,” or just stopping for a moment, Japanese uses 休 in everyday life to mean “rest.”
🌱 Next time you’re studying, remember: even kanji remind you to step away once in a while!
Example Sentences
- こうえんで一休みします。– I’ll take a short break in the park.
- 明日は休日です。– Tomorrow is a holiday.