休み (やすみ) Japanese meaning

休み (やすみ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

Kanji

休きゅう憩けいN4sense 1
休憩 is a more formal word for a short break, often used in workplace or official contexts, while 休み is the general, everyday term for a rest or pause.
休きゅう暇かN3sense 2
休暇 specifically refers to a formal leave of absence or vacation, often used in business or legal contexts, whereas 休み is broader and more casual.
休きゅう日じつN1sense 2
休日 refers specifically to designated non-working days like weekends or national holidays, while 休み is the broader everyday word covering any kind of rest or absence.
休きゅう息そくN2sense 1
休息 is a slightly formal word emphasizing physical or mental rest and recovery, while 休み is the plain, everyday term for a break.

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憩いこいN1
休み is the everyday word for a break or rest period, while 憩い is a more literary term emphasizing a peaceful, calming pause.
暇ひまN5
休み more directly means a break, day off, or holiday, while 暇 emphasizes simply having free time or not being busy.
一ひと休やすみN2
休み is a general word for rest, holiday, or time off, while 一休み specifically means one brief pause during work or travel.

仕し事ごとN5sense 2
仕事 means work or job, the direct opposite of 休み in the sense of a day off or break from labor.
仕し事ごと中ちゅう
休み means a break or day off, the opposite state of 仕事中, which describes being actively engaged in work.

お休やすみN2
休み is the plain, everyday word for a day off or rest, while お休み adds the honorific prefix お for a more polite tone.

The noun form of the verb 休む (やすむ, 'to rest'), derived from the kanji 休 meaning 'rest'.