休 — Rest
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These kanjis share the same recurring visual building block in Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics. Tap any small tile to compare its story:
Visually Similar Lookalike Kanji
Learners often mix up 休 (Rest) with these lookalike characters. Tap a tile to see how their visual mnemonics differ:
5-Second Distinction Rule (木 (Tree) vs 本 (Book/Origin) vs 休 (Rest) vs 体 (Body)): 木 (Tree) • 本 (bar at the roots of the tree = Origin/Book) • 休 (person 亻 leaning against a tree 木 = Rest) • 体 (person 亻 + root/foundation 本 = Body).
Common Japanese Words with 休 (Rest)
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Taking a rest (休) means you're on a holiday.
Taking a rest (休) during the summer (夏) is your summer holiday.
To take a break is simply to rest (休).
Frequently Asked Questions About 休 (Rest)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 休 (Rest)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 休 ("Rest", read as きゅう) is: Resting by the cucumber (きゅう) tree is the best. Ohh Ya-ss (やす)!! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 休 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 休 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 休 means "Rest". Its primary reading is きゅう (On'yomi: きゅう; Kun'yomi: やす). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 休?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 休 include: 休み (やすみ - rest, holiday), 夏休み (なつやすみ - summer holiday), 休む (やすむ - to rest).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 休 (Rest) faster?
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