godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
be absent; take a day off
Used when someone is not at their usual place (school, work) for a day or longer. Often with 学校・会社を休む.
昨日は風邪で学校を休んだ。
I was absent from school yesterday because of a cold.
明日は有給を取って会社を休みます。
I'll take a paid day off and be absent from work tomorrow.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
General rest from activity, including short breaks. Can be used for physical rest or pausing work.
ちょっと休もう。
Let's take a short break.
疲れたので少し休みます。
I'm tired, so I'll rest a bit.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
go to bed; lie down to sleep; turn in
Refers to going to bed or lying down to sleep, often at night. More casual than 就寝する.
もう遅いから休みます。
It's late, so I'm going to bed.
おやすみなさい。ゆっくり休んでください。
Good night. Please rest well.
godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb
suspend activity; stop for a while
Used for temporarily stopping an ongoing activity or business. Often seen in signs like 本日休業 (closed today).
この店は月曜日は休みます。
This shop is closed on Mondays.
雨がひどいので工事を休んでいます。
Construction is suspended because of heavy rain.