Word details

休み

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 休み.

Dictionary

Entry

休みすみNounFreq #2349
1

rest; recess; respite

Examples
10時40分から11時まで休み時間です。
We have a break from 10:40 to 11:00.
2

vacation; holiday; absence; suspension

Examples
今度の休みはどこへ行くの?
Where are you going on your vacation?
3

dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

rest, day off, retire, sleep

6 strokesFrequency 642JLPT N4Grade 1

On

キュウ

Kun

やす.むやす.まるやす.める

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