Japanese

やすみ
Meaning: break; holiday; absence
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

休
み

Example sentences

I plan to take a break once this work is finished.
実は、今日は休みなんです。
Actually, I'm on vacation today.
最近は仕事が忙しくて、なかなか休みが取れない。
I've been busy with work lately, and I can't quite take a break.
彼は今日休みです。ちなみに、明日は出勤します。
He is off today. By the way, he will be at work tomorrow.
「明日は休みですか?」「はい、そうなんです。」
「Is tomorrow a day off?」「Yes, that's right.」
最近、忙しいんだよね。ってか、全然休みがないんだ。
I've been busy lately. I mean, I have no time off at all.
土曜日は休みだ。
Saturday is a holiday.
休みの日は、家で一日中ごろごろしている
On my days off, I spend the whole day loafing around at home.
休みの日には、一日中家でゴロゴロしている。
On my days off, I just lounge around the house all day.
休みが終わると、少しブルーな気分になる。
I feel a bit blue when the holiday ends.

Usage Notes

Refers to a period of rest, a holiday, or being absent from work or school.

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