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休
Rest, Holiday
やす(む) (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 exercise—it's rest for the mind.
Memory Trick
A person(亻) leaning against a tree(木) to Rest.
Readings
Onyomi: キュウ (kyuu)
Kunyomi: やす(む) (yasumu), やす(み) (yasumi)
Example Words
休む
やすむ (yasumu)
To rest
休み
やすみ (yasumi)
Holiday, day off
休日
きゅうじつ (kyuujitsu)
Holiday
夏休み
なつやすみ (natsuyasumi)
Summer vacation
Example Sentence
日曜日は休みです。
にちようび は やすみ です。
nichiyoubi wa yasumi desu
Sunday is a holiday.