Japanese Word · Beginner
休み
holiday
Pronunciation: [ja̠sɨmʲi]
Meaning
holiday; vacation; break (leisure time away from work or school)
Example
束の間の休み
a brief rest
Practice tips
- Practice 休み out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.