休む
やすむ
yasumu
verbVocabularyLevel 10 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

休む (やすむ (yasumu)) means "to be absent". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to be absent

Also : to rest

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 休む (やすむ) means 'to rest'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to rest.

Example Sentences

まいにち、休みます。

まいにち、やすみます。

I like to be absent.

私は休みます。

わたしはやすみます。

I can be absent.

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