Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 休息(きゅうそく) in Japanese

休息, 休足
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
きゅうそく
Romaji
kyūsoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
    Meaning
    rest; relief; relaxation
    Example sentence
    彼ら休息している They are now at rest.

Examples of 休息, 休足, きゅうそく in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

10 strokes

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money)

On'Yomi: ソク

Kun'Yomi: いき

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

rest, day off, retire, sleep

On'Yomi: キュウ

Kun'Yomi: やす.む, やす.まる, やす.める

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JLPT 5

7 strokes

leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

On'Yomi: ソク

Kun'Yomi: あし, た.りる, た.る, た.す

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