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骨休め (ほねやすめ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

骨ほね休やすめ

ほ

ね

や

す

め

Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

rest; relaxation; break

A break from work or daily routine to rest and recharge, often implying a short respite or vacation.

温おん泉せんに行いって骨ほね休やすめをした。
I went to a hot spring to rest and recharge.
忙いそがしい

毎まい

日にち

だ

けど

、

たまに

は

骨ほね

休やす

め

も

必ひつ

要よう

だ

。

Even though I'm busy every day, I need a break once in a while.

Kanji

骨skeleton, bone, remains
休rest, day off, retire

Similar words

休きゅう憩けい
休憩 is a general rest or break, often short and during work. 骨休め emphasizes relief from fatigue and is more about refreshing oneself, often through a change of pace or a small trip.
息いき抜ぬき
息抜き is a breather or diversion, often a short break to relieve stress. 骨休め implies a more thorough rest, sometimes involving a getaway or longer relaxation.

Etymology

Compound of 骨 (bone, here metaphorically 'body' or 'effort') and 休め (rest). The expression suggests giving one's bones a rest, i.e., taking a break from hard work.