休む

To rest, take a break, take time off, or go to sleep.

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Other forms

休みます polite form

休んだ plain past

休んで te-form

休まない plain negative

休み noun form

1 Verb

To rest / Take a break

Indicates a temporary cessation of activity to recover physical or mental energy.

Example

A 週末は何をしましたか。

B 家でゆっくり休みました。

[A:] What did you do over the weekend? [B:] I took it easy and rested at home.

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2 Verb

To take a day off / Be absent

Describes the act of intentionally skipping or being absent from a scheduled obligation like work or school.

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3 Verb

To go to sleep

Functions as a polite euphemism for retiring to bed for the night.

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To rest, take a break, take time off, or go to sleep.

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