| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 休み | やすみ |
Pronunciation: yasumi
How to Say It Outloud: ya-su-mi
Usage: Used to refer to taking a break or rest.
Example Sentence Japanese:
今日は仕事の休みをもらいました。
今日は仕事の休みをもらいました。Example Sentence English:I took a day off from work today.
I took a day off from work today.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 休憩 | きゅうけい |
Pronunciation: kyuukei
How to Say It Outloud: kyu-u-ke-i
Usage: Used when taking a short break or pause.
Example Sentence Japanese:少し休憩しましょう。
少し休憩しましょう。Example Sentence English:Let's take a short break.
Let's take a short break.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 中断 | ちゅうだん |
Pronunciation: chūdan
How to Say It Outloud: chuu-dan
Usage: Used to indicate an interruption or pause.
Example Sentence Japanese:会議を中断します。
会議を中断します。Example Sentence English:We will pause the meeting.
We will pause the meeting.Dictionary
休みやすみCommon wordjlpt-n5
Noun- rest; recess; respite
- vacation; holiday; absence; suspension
- dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
休憩きゅうけいCommon wordjlpt-n3
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- rest; break; recess; intermission
休息きゅうそくCommon wordjlpt-n2
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- rest; relief; relaxation
- Kyuusoku
休養きゅうようCommon wordjlpt-n2
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- rest; relaxation; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
安静あんせいCommon wordjlpt-n1
NounNa-adjective (keiyodoshi)
- rest; quiet; repose
続きつづきCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); next installment; sequel
- flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story)
- succession (of); sequence; series; spell; stretch; streak; run
余りあまりCommon wordjlpt-n3jlpt-n1jlpt-n5
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- remainder; remnant; rest; balance; surplus; remains (of a meal); leftovers
- (not) very; (not) much
- too much; excessively; overly
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- extreme; great; severe; tremendous; terrible
- more than; over
一休みひとやすみCommon wordjlpt-n2
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- (short) rest; breather; break
安息あんそく
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- rest; repose
台だいCommon wordjlpt-n3
NounNoun, used as a suffix
- stand; rest; base; pedestal; platform; table; holder; support; rack
- setting (of a gem); mounting
- stock (in grafting)
- counter for machines and vehicles
- level (e.g. price level); mark; range; decade (of one's life)
- tall building (with a fine view); (observation) platform
- plateau; heights
休むやすむCommon wordjlpt-n5
Godan verb with 'mu' endingIntransitive verb
- to be absent; to take a day off
Intransitive verb
- to rest; to have a break
Intransitive verb
- to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep; to turn in; to retire
Intransitive verb
- to stop doing some ongoing activity for a time; to suspend business
その他そのほかCommon wordjlpt-n2jlpt-n1
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Noun
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- the rest; the others
Noun
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Adverb (fukushi)
- in addition (to that); besides that; other than that; and other ...
Noun
- and so forth; and the like; and what have you; et cetera
- Et cetera
静養せいようCommon word
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- (convalescent) rest
中休みなかやすみ
NounSuru verb
Intransitive verb
- break (from work, etc.); recess
休めるやすめるCommon wordjlpt-n1
Ichidan verbTransitive verb
- to rest; to suspend; to give relief
お休みおやすみCommon wordjlpt-n2jlpt-n1
Noun- holiday; day off; absence
- sleep; rest
- good night
残りのこりCommon wordjlpt-n3
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
憩いいこいCommon word
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- rest; relaxation
休止きゅうしCommon word
NounSuru verb
Transitive verb
Intransitive verb
- pause; suspension; rest; stoppage
便所べんじょCommon wordjlpt-n2
Noun- toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
- Toilet
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