Japanese

きゅうじつ
Meaning: holiday; day off
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

休
日

Example sentences

I like to spend my days off relaxing at home.
今日は休日だ
Today is a holiday.
一人が好きだから、休日はいつも一人で過ごす。
Since I like being alone, I always spend my holidays by myself.
休日は都会を離れて、豊かな自然を満喫した。
On my days off, I leave the city and fully enjoy the rich nature.
休日は家族とのんびり過ごすのが好きだ。
I like to spend holidays relaxing with my family.
私は人混みが嫌いなので、休日は家で過ごすことが多い。
I dislike crowds, so I often spend my holidays at home.
休日は何をなさるのですか。
What do you do on your days off?
休日は一日中家にこもっていた。
I spent the whole holiday staying at home.
休日は大抵、家で本を読んで過ごす。
On holidays, I usually spend time reading books at home.
休日は子供の相手をしています。
I keep my children company on my days off.

Usage Notes

Refers to days when work or school is closed. It includes national holidays and personal days off.

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