休
1. Meaning and Reading
- rest, break
- Onyomi : きゅう
- Kunyomi : やすむ
2. Kanji Explanation
- 亻 : person
- 木 : tree
Represents a person (亻) leaning against a tree (木) to rest.
3. Example Words
休む
やすむ
to rest, to take a break
今日は家で休む。
I rest at home today.
夏休み
なつやすみ
summer vacation
夏休みに海へ行く。
I go to the beach during summer vacation.
休日
きゅうじつ
holiday
休日に友達と出かける。
I go out with friends on holidays.