休息

kyūsoku

rest

仕事の後は十分な休息を取ることが大切です。

It's important to get enough rest after work.

general

A period of rest or relaxation, often after work or physical activity.

休息を取ることで、体と心をリフレッシュできます。

Taking a rest helps refresh your body and mind.

長時間の運転の後は、休息を取る必要があります。

After long hours of driving, you need to take a rest.

This term is commonly used in everyday contexts to refer to taking a break or resting.

Collocations

to take a rest

rest time

'休息' is often used in formal or written contexts, while '休憩' is more casual.

Composed of '休' (rest) and '息' (breath), literally meaning 'to rest one's breath'.

While '休憩' is often used for short breaks, '休息' can refer to longer periods of rest or relaxation.

休

rest

root

息

breath

root

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