noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Rare, literary noun or suru-verb meaning a state of calm and peace. Not in common modern use; more typical words are 平和 or 静けさ.
古い文章に「心の休意を得る」といった表現が見られる。
In old texts, one can find expressions like 'obtain peace of mind'.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 休 (rest) and 意 (mind, thought) suggest a composed or peaceful state of mind.