Japanese

ひとやすみ
Meaning: a short break; a rest
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 一休み

Handwriting

一
休
み

Example sentences

I sat on a park bench and took a short break.
散歩の途中で、公園のベンチに座って一休みした。
During my walk, I sat on a park bench and took a break.
疲れ果てた旅人は、木陰で一休みした。
The exhausted traveler took a rest under the shade of a tree.
峠の茶屋で一休みした。
We took a rest at the teahouse on the mountain pass.
大きな青桐の木陰で一休みした。
I took a break in the shade of a large Chinese parasol tree.

Usage Notes

Used for a brief period of rest during an activity.

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