JLPT N5Words

休憩(きゅうけい)

Meaning
仕事や勉強の途中で、少し休むこと
Explanation
「休憩(きゅうけい)」means taking a short rest in the middle of work or study. It is used as in「昼休憩」(lunch break) or「休憩時間」(break time). Taking a whole day off is「休み」(day off). Example:「12時から1時まで休憩です」(Break is from 12 to 1).
Original Japanese explanation

「休憩(きゅうけい)」は、仕事や勉強の途中で少し休むことです。「昼休憩」「休憩時間」のように使います。一日休むのは「休み」です。例:12時から1時まで休憩です。

Examples
  • 昼休憩
  • 休憩時間

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