JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
休 — rest
- Reading
- キュウ・やす.む・やす.まる・やす.める
- Meaning
- rest; day off; retire; sleep
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
休 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・やす.む・やす.まる・やす.める and it means rest; day off; retire; sleep. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
休 appears in everyday japanese words such as 休学 (temporary absence from school), 休戦 (truce) and 産休 (maternity leave).
Japanese words containing 休
Frequently asked questions
What does 休 mean in Japanese?
休 means rest; day off; retire; sleep in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 休 read?
休 is read キュウ・やす.む・やす.まる・やす.める. Reading it inside real words — 休学 and 休戦 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 休 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 休 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 休 in a word?
A common word containing 休 is 休学 (きゅうがく) — "temporary absence from school". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 休 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 休 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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