noun
Refers to the state or act of resting and relaxing, often in a peaceful or quiet manner.
温泉で心の休らいを得た。
I found rest for my soul at the hot spring.
noun
Rare usage; implies lingering or hesitating rather than acting. Often seen in older or literary contexts.
彼は門の前でやすらいを見せた。
He showed hesitation in front of the gate.
休み is the common word for a break or holiday, while 休らい is a more literary or abstract term for rest and relaxation.
安らぎ refers to peace of mind or tranquility, whereas 休らい emphasizes the act or state of resting.
Derived from the verb 休らう (やすらう), meaning to rest or relax. The noun form 休らい nominalizes this action.