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Rest, Holiday

やす(γ‚€) (yasumu), やす(み) (yasumi)

JLPT N5

Interesting Fact

Japan popularized the idea of "Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing),". People take slow walks through forests, enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of nature. The goal isn't exerciseβ€”it's rest for the mind.

Memory Trick

A person(亻) leaning against a tree(木) to Rest.

Readings

Onyomi: γ‚­γƒ₯ウ (kyuu)

Kunyomi: やす(γ‚€) (yasumu), やす(み) (yasumi)

Example Words

δΌ‘γ‚€
やすむ (yasumu)
To rest
休み
やすみ (yasumi)
Holiday, day off
δΌ‘ζ—₯
γγ‚…γ†γ˜γ€ (kyuujitsu)
Holiday
倏休み
γͺ぀やすみ (natsuyasumi)
Summer vacation

Example Sentence

ζ—₯ζ›œζ—₯は休みです。

γ«γ‘γ‚ˆγ†γ³ は やすみ です。

nichiyoubi wa yasumi desu

Sunday is a holiday.

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