休 kanji: rest, take a break, holiday
休 is a JLPT N5 kanji with 6 strokes. It is read キュウ, やす-む, やす-まる, やす-める.
- Meaning
- rest, take a break, holiday
- On'yomi
- キュウ
- Kun'yomi
- やす-む, やす-まる, やす-める
- Strokes
- 6
- JLPT level
- N5
- School grade
- Elementary school grade 1
How to write 休: stroke order
Each step adds one stroke. The newest stroke is red and numbered at its starting point.
How to remember 休
A person (亻) leans against a tree (木) to rest in the shade.
Words that use 休
- 休みたいやすみたい - want to rest
- 休日きゅうじつ - holiday, day off
Example sentence
今日は休みたいです。
I want to rest today.
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Questions about 休
- What does 休 mean?
- 休 means rest, take a break, holiday.
- How do you read 休?
- 休 has the on'yomi キュウ and the kun'yomi やす-む, やす-まる, やす-める.
- How many strokes does 休 have?
- 休 is written with 6 strokes. It is a JLPT N5 kanji.
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