It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 休み
Meaning： “rest” or “break”
It can refer to time off work or school, or just a period of relaxation or leisure. It can also be used as a verb, 休む (やすむ), meaning “to take a rest” or “to take a break.”
例えば:
今日は休みです。(Today is a day off.)
明日から週末休みです。(I have the weekend off starting tomorrow.)
Here are 10 sentences using 休み (やすみ) in different contexts:
- 今日は休みだから、映画を見に行こう。 Today is a day off, so let’s go watch a movie.
- 休みの日は家でゆっくりするのが好きです。I like to relax at home on my days off.
- 休み中に友達と遊ぶのが好きです。I like to play with my friends during my breaks.)
- 休みになると、よく旅行に行きます。When I have time off, I often go on trips.)
- 休みの日は、午前中に家事をするのが慣例です。On my days off, it’s customary for me to do housework in the morning.)
- 休みに入る前に、まだ仕事がたくさんあります。Before I take a break, I still have a lot of work to do.)
- 休みの日は、何もしないで寝ていると気持ちが良いです。 On my days off, I feel good just sleeping and doing nothing.)
- 休み中に、本を読んだり、映画を見たりするのが好きです。During my breaks, I like to read books or watch movies.)
- 休みになると、スキーに行くのが楽しみです。When I have time off, I look forward to going skiing.)
- 休みの日は、友達と一緒にテニスをするのが好きです。 On my days off, I like to play tennis with my friends.)