Japanese symbol for “respite”
休み
やすみ
Romaji: yasumi
rest; recess; respite
In Japanese, respite is 休み, read やすみ (yasumi).
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Meanings
- n rest; recess; respite
- n vacation; holiday; absence; suspension
- n dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “respite”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 小康 | しょうこう shoukou | lull; breathing spell; respite |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 休日 | きゅうじつ kyuujitsu | holiday; day off |
| 休憩 | きゅうけい kyuukei | rest; break; recess |
| 夏休み | なつやすみ natsuyasumi | summer vacation; summer holiday |
| 休暇 | きゅうか kyuuka | holiday; vacation; day off |
| 連休 | れんきゅう renkyuu | consecutive holidays |
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