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休息
kyuusoku
Description
「休息」は、仕事や運動のあとに、体や心を休めることです。
"休息" means to rest the body and mind after work or exercise.
少し疲れたときに、短い休息をとると元気になります。
Taking a short "休息" when you are a little tired will make you feel better.
Meanings
休息kyuusoku
rest; a break to relax body and mind
少し休息をとりましょう。
Let's take a short break.
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Notes
- Etymology
休 (rest) + 息 (breath) — literally to catch one's breath and rest.
- Nuance
休息 is slightly more formal than 休憩, which often means a scheduled break.
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