休息
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 休息
1
rest; relief; relaxation
Examples
私たちは昼は働き、夜は休息する。
We work by day and rest by night.
Kanji in this Word
休
6 strokes
Frequency: 642
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
rest
day off
retire
sleep
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やす.む
やす.まる
やす.める
息
10 strokes
Frequency: 882
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
breath
respiration
son
interest (on money)
rest
coming to an end
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
足
7 strokes
Frequency: 343
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
leg
foot
be sufficient
counter for pairs of footwear
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あし
た.りる
た.る
た.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
あす
おす
たらし
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