Japanese word

一休み

Pronunciation

Romajihitoyasumi

Meaning

  • nounrest

Example

仕事の途中で一休みします。shi goto no to chū de hito yasu mi shi ma su

I take a short rest during work.

Illustration for 一休み (rest)

More examples

旅行中は、景色のよい場所で一休みします。ryo kō chū wa keshiki no yo i ba sho de hito yasu mi shi ma su

While traveling, I take a break at a place with a good view.

Core concept

Describes stepping out of an activity for a short, refreshing pause before continuing.

Common phrases

  • 一休みするhito yasu mi su ru

    take a break

  • 一休みを取るhito yasu mi o to ru

    take a short break

  • 一休みを入れるhito yasu mi o i re ru

    take a break

Similar words

休憩kyūkei: A short break from work or another activity.
小休止shōkyūshi: A brief pause that interrupts an activity before it resumes.
休息kyūsoku: Time spent resting to restore physical or mental energy.
息抜きikinuki: A temporary break that eases mental strain during an activity.

Definition in Japanese

仕事や作業などの途中で取る短い休息。shi goto ya sa gyō na do no to chū de to ru mijika i kyū soku

Word origin

一 (hito, "one") combines with 休み (yasumi, "rest"), the noun form of 休む (yasumu, "to rest"), to express taking one short rest.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 一休みする (hitoyasumi suru) often sounds lighter and more temporary than 休む (yasumu), which can also mean taking time off or being absent.

Other meanings

  • breaknoun
  • breathernoun

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