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休憩
kyuukei
Description
「休憩」は、仕事や勉強を少しやめて、体や心を休めることです。
"休憩" means stopping work or study for a short time to rest your body and mind.
つかれたときに「休憩しよう」とよく言います。
When tired, people often say, "Let's take a 休憩."
Meanings
休憩kyuukei
a rest, break, pause from activity
少し休憩しませんか。
Shall we take a short break?
休憩するkyuukei suru
to take a break, to rest
つかれたので、少し休憩します。
I'm tired, so I'll take a short break.
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Notes
- Etymology
休 (rest) + 憩 (relax/repose), combining into a noun for taking a break.
- Nuance
休憩 is a short pause during activity, while 休み can mean a day off.
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