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noun[C, U]
a break or rest period; a pause from work, study, travel, or another activity
kyūkei
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Japanese compound from 休, meaning “rest,” and 憩, meaning “rest; repose.”
Examples
少し休憩しましょう。
sukoshi kyūkei shimashō
Let’s take a short break.
会議の後で休憩を取った。
kaigi no ato de kyūkei o totta
We took a break after the meeting.
休憩時間は十五分です。
kyūkei jikan wa jūgo-fun desu
The break time is fifteen minutes.
Character Breakdown
休
kyū
rest; pause
憩
kei
rest; repose
Collocations
休憩する
休憩を取る
休憩時間
休憩室
休憩中
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