Translation of Japanese word "休む" to English
休む
やすむ
[yasumu]
IPA: /jasumu/
Meaning
VerbTo cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
How to use
休む (yasumu) — 'to rest / sleep / take a day off / be absent'. Group 1. 少し休む — rest a bit. 学校を休む — be absent from school. おやすみなさい — Good night.
🇬🇧 English
to rest / be absent
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 休む
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): やすむ
Romaji Transcription: yasumu
Example Sentences
私は毎日休む。
わたしはまいにちやすむ。
I rest every day.
彼は休む時間があれば旅行に行く。
かれはやすむじかんがあればりょこうにいく。
He will go on a trip if he has time to rest.
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Common phrases
- 学校を休む— to be absent from school
Frequency rank: #413 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "休む" mean?▼
The Japanese word "休む" means "to rest / be absent" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "休む"?▼
The word "休む" is read as "やすむ" (yasumu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Resting is important when one is tired.".
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