This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

休み

Reading

Kana: やすみ
Romaji: yasumi
Kana
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Definitions

1

rest; recess; respite

2

vacation; holiday; absence; suspension

3

dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)

Kanji

Readings: キュウ、 やす.む、 やす.まる、 やす.める
Meanings: rest, day off, retire, sleep

Example Sentences

明日(あした)(やす)みだ。
➥Tomorrow is a holiday.
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明日(あした)(やす)みます。
➥I'll be absent tomorrow.
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(やす)みたいですか。
➥Do you feel like resting?
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一休(ひとやす)みしょう。
➥Let's take a rest.
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今日(きょう)(やす)みです。
➥I am off today.
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夏休(なつやす)みが()ぎた。
➥The summer vacation is over.
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