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JLPT N3 Intermediate

休める

To give a rest to; to let rest.

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Other forms

休みます polite form
休めて te-form
休めた plain past
休む intransitive counterpart, "to rest"
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

To give a rest" / "To let rest

Describes the active choice to relieve a body part or object from work to allow for recovery.

Example

パソコン を 長く 使った ので 、 目 を 休めなければ なりません 。

I used the computer for a long time, so I have to rest my eyes.

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休める
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To give a rest to; to let rest.
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