一休み
ひとやすみ
hitoyasumi
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 69 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

一休み (ひとやすみ (hitoyasumi)) means "Break". It is read ひとやすみ (hitoyasumi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Break

Also : A rest · Breather · Short rest

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Example Sentences

長く歩いたから、一休みしましょう。

ながくあるいたから、ひとやすみしましょう。

We walked for a long time, so let's take a break.

仕事の合間に一休みすると、疲れが取れます。

しごとのあいまにひとやすみすると、つかれがとれます。

Taking a break between work relieves fatigue.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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