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휴식하다

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휴식하다

hyusik-hada 上位3,000

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At the A1 level, you are just starting to learn how to describe your daily routine. '휴식하다' might be a bit advanced for a total beginner, as you usually learn '쉬다' first. However, understanding that '휴식' means 'rest' is very helpful. You might see this word on signs in parks or on your phone's health app. At this level, focus on the simple present tense: '휴식해요'. You can use it to say 'I rest at home' (집에서 휴식해요). It is important to know that this word is made of two parts: '휴식' (rest) and '하다' (to do). This is a common pattern in Korean where nouns are turned into verbs. Even if you don't use it in speech yet, recognizing it when you see it in a 'Rest Area' (휴게소) during a trip in Korea will be very useful. Think of it as a formal version of 'to take a break'.

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At the A2 level, you can begin to use '휴식하다' in more structured sentences. You are now learning how to connect ideas, so you might say '일을 다 하고 휴식해요' (I rest after finishing work). You should also learn the noun form '휴식' and how it pairs with other words like '시간' (time) to make '휴식 시간' (break time). This is very common in school or workplace settings. You can also start using it with basic adverbs like '조금' (a little) or '많이' (a lot). For example, '주말에는 많이 휴식하고 싶어요' (I want to rest a lot on the weekend). Understanding the difference between '쉬다' (casual) and '휴식하다' (more formal/intentional) will help you sound more natural depending on who you are talking to. If you are talking to a teacher, '휴식하다' is a very safe and polite choice.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using '휴식하다' in various tenses and with more complex grammar. You can use the form '휴식을 취하다' (to take a rest), which sounds more natural in written reports or formal conversations. You might also use the causative or intentional forms, such as '휴식해야 해요' (I must rest) or '휴식하려고 해요' (I intend to rest). At this stage, you can discuss the *importance* of rest. For example, '건강을 위해 충분히 휴식하는 것이 중요합니다' (It is important to rest sufficiently for your health). You will also encounter this word in news articles or longer reading passages about stress management or lifestyle. You should be able to distinguish '휴식하다' from other similar words like '안정하다' (to be stable) or '휴가' (vacation), knowing that '휴식' refers to the act of resting itself.

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At the B2 level, you can use '휴식하다' to discuss abstract concepts and societal issues. You might talk about the 'right to rest' (휴식권) in the context of labor laws or the 'lack of rest' (휴식 부족) in modern society. You can use more advanced grammatical structures like '휴식하다시피' (as if resting) or '휴식하기는커녕' (far from resting). Your vocabulary should also include related Hanja terms, allowing you to understand why '휴게소', '휴학', and '휴가' all start with the same sound. You can participate in debates about work-life balance using this term to maintain a professional and objective tone. For instance, '현대인들에게는 질 높은 휴식이 필요합니다' (Modern people need high-quality rest). You understand that '휴식' is not just 'doing nothing', but a vital part of productivity and mental wellbeing.

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At the C1 level, you use '휴식하다' with a high degree of nuance and precision. You can use it in academic writing, literary analysis, or high-level business negotiations. You might explore the philosophical meaning of rest, using phrases like '정신적인 휴식' (mental rest) or '영혼의 휴식' (rest for the soul). You are aware of how the word is used in classical literature versus modern media. You can use the word in complex passive or honorific forms seamlessly. For example, when speaking about an elder, you might say '편안히 휴식하시길 바랍니다' (I hope you rest comfortably). You can also use it metaphorically, such as '기계도 휴식할 시간이 필요하다' (Even machines need time to rest/be idle). Your understanding of the word includes its legal, biological, and psychological implications in a Korean cultural context.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of '휴식하다'. You can use it to articulate complex theories about human biology or economics, such as the 'economic impact of resting' or 'the physiology of rest'. You can appreciate and use the word in its most formal, archaic, or poetic forms. You might use it in a speech to emphasize the necessity of a 'sabbatical' (안식) or a 'long-term rest' (장기 휴식) for societal rejuvenation. You understand the subtle irony if someone uses '휴식하다' in a sarcastic way about someone who is being lazy. You can translate complex English concepts like 'rejuvenation', 'recuperation', or 'downtime' into the appropriate Korean equivalent, often choosing '휴식' for its balanced and professional weight. You are also fully aware of the Hanja roots and can explain them to others, connecting '휴식' to broader East Asian philosophical concepts of 'Mu-wi' (inaction) or 'Gong' (emptiness).

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휴식하다 means 'to rest' or 'to take a break' in a formal or intentional way.
It is derived from Hanja: 休 (rest) and 息 (breath), implying a deep restoration.
Commonly used in offices, hospitals, and formal writing instead of the casual '쉬다'.
Often appears in the phrase '휴식을 취하다' (to take a rest) for a more elegant tone.

The Korean verb 휴식하다 (hyusik-hada) is a sophisticated and formal way to express the act of resting, taking a break, or recuperating. While the more common word '쉬다' (swida) is used in everyday casual conversation, '휴식하다' carries a more intentional and often professional or health-related nuance. It is derived from the Hanja (Sino-Korean characters) 休 (Hyu) meaning 'to rest' and 息 (Sik) meaning 'to breathe' or 'to stop'. Together, they paint a picture of a person stopping their labor to catch their breath and restore their energy. This word is frequently encountered in workplace settings, medical advice, and formal literature where the quality or the necessity of the break is being emphasized.

Etymological Depth: The character 休 (Hyu) visually depicts a person leaning against a tree, suggesting a natural and peaceful pause. The character 息 (Sik) represents the heart and the nose, symbolizing the rhythm of life and the need to regulate one's internal state through breathing. Thus, 휴식하다 is not just about stopping work; it is about restoring the harmony between the body and mind.
Formal Contexts: You will often hear this in news reports discussing the importance of labor rights, in hospitals where doctors advise patients on recovery, or in corporate announcements regarding scheduled break times. It implies a structured period of downtime rather than a spontaneous nap.

충분한 휴식하다는 것은 건강 유지에 필수적입니다. (Taking sufficient rest is essential for maintaining health.)

In a society like South Korea, which has historically been known for its high-intensity work culture, the word '휴식하다' has taken on a more significant cultural weight. It is often used in discussions about 'Work-Life Balance' (워라밸) and mental health. When a company mentions '휴식 시간' (break time), it sounds more official and legally protected than just saying '쉬는 시간'.

우리는 점심시간 동안 잠깐 휴식했다. (We rested for a while during lunch break.)

Intentionality: Unlike '쉬다' which can happen by accident (like being unemployed or just sitting around), 휴식하다 implies that you are actively choosing to rest to achieve a specific goal, such as recovery or stress relief.

The word is also common in academic settings. For example, a textbook might discuss the biological need for organisms to rest using this term. It provides a sense of clinical or objective observation. If you are describing a scene in a novel where a weary traveler finally finds an inn, '휴식하다' would be used to elevate the tone and emphasize the gravity of their exhaustion.

심신의 안정을 위해 조용한 곳에서 휴식하고 싶다. (I want to rest in a quiet place for the stability of my mind and body.)

Using 휴식하다 correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical structure and the particles that typically accompany it. As a '~하다' verb, it is quite versatile. You can use it in the active sense ('to rest') or use the noun form '휴식' with the verb '취하다' (to take) to form '휴식을 취하다', which is an extremely common idiomatic expression meaning 'to take a rest'.

Basic Conjugation: In present tense, it becomes '휴식해요' (polite) or '휴식합니다' (formal). In the past, it is '휴식했어요'. For future intent, you might say '휴식할 거예요'. Understanding these basics allows you to place the word in any temporal context.

집중력이 떨어질 때는 잠시 휴식하는 것이 좋습니다. (When your concentration drops, it is good to rest for a while.)

When describing the location of your rest, you use the particle '~에서'. For example, '공원에서 휴식하다' (to rest in the park). If you are specifying the duration, you can use time markers like '한 시간 동안' (for one hour). The word often pairs with adverbs like '충분히' (sufficiently), '편안히' (comfortably), or '잠시' (briefly).

The '휴식을 취하다' Variation: While '휴식하다' is a direct verb, '휴식을 취하다' is often preferred in written Korean and formal speeches. '취하다' here means 'to take' or 'to adopt'. This version sounds even more deliberate and elegant.

그는 과도한 업무 후 주말 내내 휴식했다. (He rested all weekend after excessive work.)

In complex sentences, '휴식하다' can be used with connective endings like '~고' (and), '~어서/아서' (because/so), or '~으면서' (while). For instance, '휴식하면서 음악을 들어요' (I listen to music while resting). This highlights the lifestyle aspect of the word, where resting is part of a larger sequence of self-care activities.

여행 중에 카페에서 잠깐 휴식하며 다음 계획을 세웠다. (While resting briefly at a cafe during the trip, I made the next plan.)

Imperative Forms: When telling someone else to rest, '휴식하세요' (Please rest) sounds kind and professional. In a more clinical setting, a doctor might say '충분히 휴식하십시오' (Please take sufficient rest) using the most formal imperative.

In daily life in Korea, 휴식하다 is ubiquitous in specific environments. You will hear it most often in the workplace. During a long meeting, a manager might say, '10분간 휴식하겠습니다' (We will take a break for 10 minutes). Here, '쉬다' would sound a bit too casual or even lazy, whereas '휴식' maintains the professional atmosphere of the office.

Media and News: News anchors frequently use this term when reporting on holidays or the 'vacation season' (휴가철). They might discuss how citizens are '휴식하고 있다' (are resting) at beaches or mountains. It is the standard term for broadcasting.

이번 주말에는 많은 시민들이 공원에서 휴식하며 시간을 보냈습니다. (This weekend, many citizens spent time resting in the park.)

Public announcements in subways or buses also utilize this word. For instance, if a driver needs to take a mandatory break for safety, the announcement might use the word '휴식'. Similarly, at '휴게소' (Highway Rest Areas), the signs and announcements are centered around the concept of '휴식'. The word '휴게' itself is a related Hanja term meaning 'rest and stop'.

Health and Wellness: On YouTube channels or podcasts dedicated to meditation, ASMR, or mental health, '휴식하다' is the primary verb. It is used to invite the listener into a state of peace. '진정한 휴식을 원하시나요?' (Do you want true rest?) is a common hook in wellness marketing.

운동 후에는 반드시 근육이 휴식할 시간이 필요합니다. (After exercise, muscles definitely need time to rest.)

In academic or literary settings, '휴식하다' is used to describe the state of nature. A poem might describe the land '휴식하고 있는 대지' (the resting earth) during winter. This usage elevates the concept of rest from a mere human activity to a universal, natural cycle of replenishment. You will also see it in video game menus as '휴식' (Rest/Wait), especially in RPGs where characters need to recover HP.

마을 여관에서 하룻밤 휴식한 뒤 다시 길을 떠났다. (After resting for a night at the village inn, I set out on the road again.)

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is using 휴식하다 in overly casual settings where '쉬다' would be more appropriate. For example, telling a close friend '나는 지금 휴식하고 있어' (I am resting now) can sound a bit robotic or overly formal, like you are reading from a textbook. In that context, '나 지금 쉬고 있어' is much more natural.

Confusing '휴식하다' with '자다' (to sleep): While sleeping is a form of rest, '휴식하다' usually implies being awake but inactive, like sitting on a bench or drinking tea. If you mean you are going to bed, use '자다' or '취침하다' (formal). '휴식하다' is the pause between activities, not necessarily the end-of-day sleep.

Incorrect: 어젯밤에 8시간 동안 휴식했다.
Correct: 어젯밤에 8시간 동안 잤다. (I slept for 8 hours last night.)

Another mistake involves the particle usage. Some learners try to use the object particle '~을/를' directly with '휴식하다', which is incorrect because '휴식하다' is an intransitive verb in this form. You cannot 'rest a thing'. You can 'take a rest' (휴식을 취하다), but you cannot '휴식하다' an object.

Overusing the Noun Form: Learners often say '휴식 해요' with a space, treating it like a noun + verb. While '휴식(을) 해요' is grammatically possible, '휴식하다' as a single verb unit is more standard in formal writing. Also, avoid using '휴식하다' when you actually mean 'to quit' or 'to take a leave of absence' (휴학/휴직).

Incorrect: 학교를 1년 휴식할 거예요.
Correct: 학교를 1년 휴학할 거예요. (I will take a leave from school for a year.)

Finally, don't confuse '휴식하다' with '안정하다' (to be stable/rest in a medical sense). While they overlap, '안정하다' is specifically about reaching a state of calm or stability, often after a crisis or injury. '휴식하다' is more general. If a doctor says '절대 안정이 필요합니다', it means you must stay perfectly still and calm, which is more restrictive than just '휴식'.

To truly master Korean, you need to know when to use 휴식하다 versus its many synonyms. The most common alternative is 쉬다. This is the 'bread and butter' word for resting. It is used for breathing, taking a break, pausing, or even when a machine stops working. It is far more flexible and less formal than '휴식하다'.

쉬다 vs. 휴식하다: '쉬다' is the general term. '휴식하다' is the specific, formal term. You '쉬다' at home on the sofa, but you '휴식하다' during a scheduled break at a medical seminar.
안정(을) 취하다: This means 'to take stability' or 'to rest for recovery'. It is almost exclusively used in medical or high-stress contexts where the goal is to lower the heart rate or recover from an illness.

의사 선생님이 집에서 안정을 취하라고 하셨어요. (The doctor told me to rest/stay stable at home.)

Another related word is 휴강하다 (to cancel a class/rest from teaching) and 휴업하다 (to close business temporarily). These use the same 'Hyu' (rest) character but apply to specific institutions. If you are a student and your professor is 'resting' from the class, they are '휴강'ing, not '휴식'ing.

여유(를) 즐기다: This means 'to enjoy leisure'. It is more positive and lifestyle-oriented than '휴식하다'. While '휴식' can imply you are tired and *need* to stop, '여유' implies you have extra time and are *choosing* to enjoy the peace.

카페에서 커피를 마시며 주말의 여유를 즐겼다. (I enjoyed the leisure of the weekend while drinking coffee at a cafe.)

Lastly, 방학 and 휴가 are nouns for 'school vacation' and 'work vacation' respectively. You wouldn't say you are '휴식ing' for a month; you would say you are 'on 휴가'. '휴식하다' is for the smaller, discrete moments of rest within those larger periods.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The character 息 (Sik) is composed of 'self' (自) over 'heart' (心), suggesting that true rest involves returning to one's own heart and breathing naturally.

発音ガイド

UK /hju.ɕik.ha.da/

US /hju.ʃik.hɑ.dɑ/

The primary stress is on the first syllable 'Hyu', with a secondary slight emphasis on 'Sik'.

韻が合う語

유식하다 (to be knowledgeable) 무식하다 (to be ignorant) 장식하다 (to decorate) 형식하다 (to formalize) 인식하다 (to recognize) 수식하다 (to modify) 공식하다 (to be official) 조식하다 (to eat breakfast - rare)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'Hyu' like 'Hoo'. It should be a 'y' glide like 'hue'.
Failing to merge the 'k' and 'h'. It shouldn't be 'hyu-sik ... hada' but 'hyu-si-ka-da'.
Over-emphasizing the 'h' in 'hada'.
Pronouncing 'sik' like 'seek'. It's a shorter, flatter vowel.
Missing the aspiration in the transition.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize because of the common Hanja 'Hyu'.

ライティング 3/5

Requires remembering the specific spelling of 'sik' and 'hada'.

スピーキング 3/5

Pronunciation of 'sik-ha' can be tricky for beginners.

リスニング 2/5

Very common in formal announcements and news.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

쉬다 하다 시간 피곤하다 집

次に学ぶ

휴가 휴게소 회복하다 취하다 안정

上級

안식 휴양 피로사회 명상 치유

知っておくべき文法

~하다 Verbs

휴식하다, 공부하다, 일하다

~는 동안 (While/During)

휴식하는 동안 책을 읽어요.

~아/어/해야 하다 (Must)

지금은 휴식해야 해요.

~기 위해서 (In order to)

휴식하기 위해서 집에 왔어요.

~고 나서 (After doing)

휴식하고 나서 일을 시작해요.

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저는 집에서 휴식해요.

I rest at home.

Simple present tense using the ~해요 ending.

공원에서 휴식하세요.

Rest in the park.

Imperative form ~하세요 (please do).

지금 휴식하고 싶어요.

I want to rest now.

~고 싶어요 expresses a desire.

주말에 휴식합니까?

Do you rest on the weekend?

Formal question form ~합니까?

우리는 카페에서 휴식했어요.

We rested at the cafe.

Past tense ~했어요.

여기서 휴식하자.

Let's rest here.

Informal suggestion ~하자.

선생님은 휴식하십니다.

The teacher is resting.

Honorific form ~하십니다.

잠깐 휴식해요.

Rest for a moment.

'잠깐' means a short time.

점심을 먹고 휴식할 거예요.

I will rest after eating lunch.

Future tense ~할 거예요.

휴식하는 동안 음악을 들어요.

I listen to music while resting.

~는 동안 means 'while' or 'during'.

너무 피곤해서 휴식해야 해요.

I am so tired that I must rest.

~아/어/해야 해요 indicates obligation.

어디에서 휴식하는 것이 좋아요?

Where is a good place to rest?

~는 것이 좋아요 means 'it is good to...'

내일은 집에서 하루 종일 휴식할 거예요.

Tomorrow, I will rest at home all day long.

'하루 종일' means 'all day long'.

휴식 시간에 친구와 이야기해요.

I talk with a friend during break time.

'휴식 시간' is a common noun phrase.

도서관 옆에 휴식할 곳이 있어요.

There is a place to rest next to the library.

~할 곳 means 'a place to...'

운동이 끝나면 잠깐 휴식하세요.

When the exercise is over, please rest for a while.

~면 means 'if' or 'when'.

충분한 휴식을 취하는 것이 건강에 이롭습니다.

Taking sufficient rest is beneficial to health.

Using the noun '휴식' with '취하다'.

바쁜 일상 속에서도 휴식할 시간을 찾아야 합니다.

Even in a busy daily life, you must find time to rest.

~아/어/해야 합니다 is the formal obligation.

그는 휴식하면서 다음 프로젝트를 구상했다.

He planned the next project while resting.

~으면서 indicates simultaneous actions.

휴식하지 않고 계속 일하면 병이 날 수 있어요.

If you keep working without resting, you might get sick.

~지 않고 means 'without doing'.

주말에 휴식하려고 여행 계획을 취소했어요.

I canceled my travel plans to rest on the weekend.

~으려고 expresses intention.

이곳은 조용해서 휴식하기에 아주 적당합니다.

This place is quiet, so it is very suitable for resting.

~기에 means 'for doing' or 'to do'.

휴식하고 나니까 기분이 훨씬 좋아졌어요.

After resting, I feel much better.

~고 나니까 means 'now that I have finished...'

제대로 휴식하지 못해서 집중이 안 돼요.

I can't concentrate because I couldn't rest properly.

~지 못해서 means 'because I couldn't'.

현대인에게는 진정한 의미의 휴식이 필요합니다.

Modern people need rest in its true sense.

Abstract usage of the noun '휴식'.

업무 효율을 높이려면 전략적으로 휴식해야 합니다.

To increase work efficiency, you must rest strategically.

~려면 means 'if you intend to'.

휴식권은 근로자가 누려야 할 기본적인 권리입니다.

The right to rest is a basic right that workers should enjoy.

'휴식권' is a compound noun (Rest + Right).

그는 휴식할 겨를도 없이 다음 회의에 참석했다.

He attended the next meeting without even having time to rest.

~을 겨를도 없이 means 'without even a moment to'.

정신적인 휴식을 위해 명상을 시작했습니다.

I started meditation for mental rest.

'정신적인' (mental) modifies '휴식'.

때로는 아무것도 하지 않고 휴식하는 용기가 필요합니다.

Sometimes, the courage to rest without doing anything is needed.

Complex subject phrase using ~는 용기.

휴식하는 법을 모르는 사람은 쉽게 번아웃에 빠집니다.

People who don't know how to rest easily fall into burnout.

~는 법을 모르다 means 'to not know how to'.

긴 여행 끝에 집에서 휴식하는 것만큼 좋은 것은 없다.

There is nothing as good as resting at home after a long trip.

~만큼 ~은 없다 means 'nothing is as ... as'.

창의성은 여유로운 휴식 속에서 발현되기도 합니다.

Creativity is sometimes manifested in leisurely rest.

Formal verb '발현되다' (to be manifested).

과거에는 휴식을 게으름으로 치부하는 경향이 있었습니다.

In the past, there was a tendency to dismiss rest as laziness.

~으로 치부하다 means 'to regard/dismiss as'.

진정한 휴식이란 육체적 멈춤을 넘어 정신적 해방을 의미한다.

True rest means mental liberation beyond physical stopping.

~이란 (as for ...) used for definitions.

충분히 휴식하지 못한 상태에서의 운전은 매우 위험합니다.

Driving in a state of not having rested sufficiently is very dangerous.

~지 못한 상태에서의 (in a state of not having...).

자연 속에서 휴식하며 자아를 되돌아보는 시간을 가졌다.

I had time to reflect on myself while resting in nature.

'자아를 되돌아보다' means 'to reflect on one's self'.

휴식의 질이 삶의 질을 결정한다는 사실을 잊지 마세요.

Don't forget the fact that the quality of rest determines the quality of life.

노동의 가치만큼이나 휴식의 가치도 존중받아야 합니다.

The value of rest should be respected as much as the value of labor.

~만큼이나 emphasizes the equality.

그는 숲속에서 휴식하며 도시의 소음을 잊으려 노력했다.

He tried to forget the city noise while resting in the forest.

~으려 노력하다 means 'to try to'.

인간에게 휴식은 생물학적 필연성을 넘어선 실존적 요구이다.

For humans, rest is an existential demand beyond biological necessity.

'실존적 요구' (existential demand).

휴식의 부재는 창의적 사고의 고갈을 초래할 수밖에 없다.

The absence of rest inevitably leads to the exhaustion of creative thinking.

~을 초래할 수밖에 없다 means 'cannot help but cause'.

사색과 휴식이 결여된 지식은 공허한 메아리에 불과하다.

Knowledge lacking contemplation and rest is nothing more than an empty echo.

~에 불과하다 means 'is nothing more than'.

우리는 휴식하는 법을 잊어버린 '피로사회'에 살고 있다.

We are living in a 'burnout society' that has forgotten how to rest.

'피로사회' (Burnout Society - a sociological term).

안식일의 본질은 단순한 휴식을 넘어선 거룩한 멈춤에 있다.

The essence of the Sabbath lies in a holy pause beyond simple rest.

~에 있다 means 'lies in' or 'consists of'.

고도의 집중 후에는 그에 상응하는 깊은 휴식이 수반되어야 한다.

High levels of concentration must be accompanied by a corresponding deep rest.

'수반되어야 한다' (must be accompanied).

휴식은 소모된 에너지를 충전하는 정적인 행위 그 이상이다.

Rest is more than just a static act of recharging consumed energy.

'행위 그 이상' (more than just an act).

기술의 진보가 인간에게 진정한 휴식을 가져다주었는지는 의문이다.

It is questionable whether technological progress has brought true rest to humans.

~는지는 의문이다 (it is questionable whether...).

よく使う組み合わせ

충분한 휴식

휴식을 취하다

휴식 시간

정신적 휴식

달콤한 휴식

휴식 공간

잠깐의 휴식

휴식 없이

철저한 휴식

휴식에 들어가다

よく使うフレーズ

휴식이 필요해요

— I need a rest. Used when feeling tired.

지금은 정말 휴식이 필요해요.

잘 휴식했어요?

— Did you rest well? A polite greeting.

주말 동안 잘 휴식했어요?

휴식을 방해하다

— To disturb someone's rest.

그의 휴식을 방해하지 마세요.

휴식을 권하다

— To advise someone to rest.

의사가 환자에게 휴식을 권했다.

휴식을 즐기다

— To enjoy one's rest.

해변에서 휴식을 즐기고 있어요.

휴식을 미루다

— To postpone resting.

일 때문에 휴식을 미뤘어요.

휴식을 보장하다

— To guarantee rest (often in labor rights).

회사는 직원의 휴식을 보장해야 한다.

휴식을 요청하다

— To request a break.

선수는 코치에게 휴식을 요청했다.

휴식을 마치다

— To finish resting and go back to work.

휴식을 마치고 다시 일을 시작했다.

휴식을 갖다

— To have a rest.

우리 잠시 휴식을 가질까요?

よく混同される語

휴식하다 vs 쉬다

쉬다 is the everyday, all-purpose word. 휴식하다 is for 'taking a break' specifically.

휴식하다 vs 안정하다

안정하다 is about being still and calm for health recovery.

휴식하다 vs 휴가

휴가 is a long vacation (noun), while 휴식하다 is the act of resting (verb).

慣用句と表現

"꿀맛 같은 휴식"

— Rest that is as sweet as honey (extremely satisfying rest).

퇴근 후의 휴식은 꿀맛 같다.

Informal/Common

"쉼표를 찍다"

— To put a comma (to take a break in life).

바쁜 삶에 쉼표를 찍고 여행을 떠났다.

Literary

"숨을 고르다"

— To steady one's breath (to take a moment to rest and prepare).

다음 단계를 위해 숨을 골랐다.

Neutral

"재충전의 시간"

— Recharging time (rest used to get energy back).

주말은 나에게 재충전의 시간이다.

Neutral

"눈을 붙이다"

— To stick one's eyes (to take a very short nap).

잠시 눈 좀 붙이고 올게요.

Informal

"몸을 추스르다"

— To recover one's health/body through rest.

휴식하며 몸을 추슬렀다.

Neutral

"한숨 돌리다"

— To take a breath (to find a moment of relief/rest).

일이 끝나서 이제야 한숨 돌린다.

Neutral

"기력을 회복하다"

— To restore one's energy through rest.

휴식은 기력을 회복하는 데 좋다.

Formal

"마음의 평화를 얻다"

— To gain peace of mind through rest.

숲에서의 휴식으로 마음의 평화를 얻었다.

Literary

"일손을 놓다"

— To let go of work (to stop working and rest).

잠시 일손을 놓고 휴식합시다.

Neutral

間違えやすい

휴식하다 vs 휴학

Both start with 'Hyu'.

휴학 is specifically taking a break from school/university for a semester or year.

저는 이번 학기에 휴학했어요. (I took a leave from school this semester.)

휴식하다 vs 휴직

Both start with 'Hyu'.

휴직 is taking a formal leave of absence from a job.

육아 휴직을 신청했어요. (I applied for childcare leave.)

휴식하다 vs 자다

Sleeping is a way to rest.

자다 is specifically sleeping. 휴식하다 is taking a break while potentially awake.

피곤해서 일찍 잤어요. (I went to sleep early because I was tired.)

휴식하다 vs 멈추다

Resting involves stopping.

멈추다 is just to stop an action or movement. It doesn't necessarily mean resting.

차가 갑자기 멈췄어요. (The car stopped suddenly.)

휴식하다 vs 놀다

Playing is often done during breaks.

놀다 is to play or hang out. 휴식하다 is to recover energy.

친구들과 밖에서 놀았어요. (I played outside with friends.)

文型パターン

장소 + 에서 + 휴식해요

집에서 휴식해요.

시간 + 동안 + 휴식할 거예요

한 시간 동안 휴식할 거예요.

동사 + 고 나서 + 휴식하다

운동하고 나서 휴식해요.

충분한 + 휴식을 + 취하다

그는 충분한 휴식을 취했다.

휴식할 + 시간도 + 없이

휴식할 시간도 없이 바빴어요.

휴식의 + 중요성을 + 강조하다

그는 휴식의 중요성을 강조했다.

진정한 + 휴식이란 + ~이다

진정한 휴식이란 마음의 평화이다.

휴식을 + 통한 + 자아 성찰

휴식을 통한 자아 성찰의 시간.

語族

名詞

휴식 (Rest)

휴게실 (Restroom/Lounge)

휴게소 (Rest area)

휴가 (Vacation)

휴학 (Leave of absence from school)

動詞

휴식하다 (To rest)

휴게하다 (To rest and stop)

휴양하다 (To recuperate in a scenic place)

形容詞

휴식적인 (Restful - uncommon)

편안하다 (To be comfortable/restful)

使い方

frequency

High in professional/media contexts; Moderate in casual speech.

よくある間違い

Using '휴식하다' for sleeping 8 hours. → 어제 8시간 잤어요.
휴식하다 is for breaks, not the main sleep of the night.
Saying '휴식을 공부하다' (Studying rest). → 휴식에 대해 공부하다.
You don't rest an object; you rest *from* something or *at* a place.
Confusing '휴식' with '휴가'. → 여름 휴가를 가요.
휴가 is a vacation; 휴식 is the act of resting/taking a break.
Using '휴식하다' when a machine breaks. → 기계가 멈췄어요 / 쉬고 있어요.
휴식하다 is primarily for humans/living things. Machines just 'stop' or 'rest' (쉬다).
Spelling it as '휴석하다'. → 휴식하다.
The vowel is 'i' (ㅣ), not 'eo' (ㅓ).

ヒント

Verb vs Noun

Remember that '휴식' is the noun. You can turn it into a verb by adding '하다'. This is a key feature of Korean vocabulary.

Professional Tone

Use '휴식' in your workplace. If you need to tell your boss you're taking a break, '잠시 휴식 시간을 갖겠습니다' sounds very professional.

Hanja Root

Learning the 'Hyu' (休) character will help you unlock dozens of other words like '휴가', '휴일', and '휴학'.

Healing Culture

In Korea, resting is often associated with 'healing'. Look for 'healing cafes' where the whole point is '휴식'.

Better Sentences

Instead of just saying '휴식해요', try '충분한 휴식을 취해요' to sound like a more advanced speaker.

Public Announcements

When you hear '휴식' on a train or bus, it usually means the service is pausing or there is a break area coming up.

Soft Pronunciation

The 'h' in 'hada' is very soft. Focus on the 'si-ka' sound in the middle to sound native.

Mental Rest

Use '정신적인 휴식' to talk about mental health. It's a very common and important phrase in modern Korea.

Don't Overuse

Don't use '휴식' for everything. If you're just sitting on the couch, '쉬다' is usually enough.

Breath of Life

Remember the 'Sik' (breath) part. Resting isn't just stopping; it's breathing again.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'Hue' (Hyu) of 'Sick' (Sik) people who need to 'Hada' (do) some resting. Hyusik-hada!

視覚的連想

Imagine a person leaning against a large green tree (休) and taking a deep, visible breath (息).

Word Web

휴식 (Rest) 휴가 (Vacation) 휴게소 (Rest Area) 휴학 (School Break) 휴직 (Work Break) 휴일 (Holiday) 휴강 (Class Break) 휴업 (Business Break)

チャレンジ

Try to use '휴식하다' instead of '쉬다' three times today when talking about your work or study breaks.

語源

Derived from the Hanja characters 休息 (휴식).

元の意味：休 (Hyu) means a person leaning against a tree; 息 (Sik) means breathing or the heart at peace.

Sino-Korean

文化的な背景

Be careful not to sound lazy. In some traditional Korean work environments, openly asking for '휴식' might be seen as lack of dedication, though this is changing rapidly.

In English, 'to rest' can be vague. '휴식하다' specifically maps to 'taking a structured break'.

The 'Burnout Society' (피로사회) by Byung-Chul Han, a Korean-German philosopher, discusses the lack of rest. Korean 'Healing' variety shows like 'Hyori's Bed & Breakfast' center around the concept of 휴식. The 'Rest Areas' in Korea are often featured in travel vlogs as a pinnacle of resting culture.

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実際の使用場面

Workplace

휴식 시간 언제예요?
10분만 휴식할게요.
휴식 공간이 어디예요?
휴식 없이 일했어요.

Hospital

충분히 휴식하세요.
집에서 휴식해야 합니다.
휴식이 최고의 약입니다.
절대 휴식이 필요해요.

Travel

휴게소에서 휴식해요.
잠깐 휴식하고 가요.
좋은 휴식처네요.
여기서 휴식할까요?

Sports

하프타임에 휴식해요.
선수들이 휴식 중입니다.
휴식일이 필요해요.
근육을 휴식시켜야 해요.

Daily Life

주말에 뭐 했어? 휴식했어.
커피 마시며 휴식해요.
음악 들으며 휴식해요.
제대로 휴식하고 싶다.

会話のきっかけ

"주말에 보통 어떻게 휴식하세요? (How do you usually rest on weekends?)"

"가장 좋아하는 휴식 장소는 어디예요? (Where is your favorite place to rest?)"

"휴식할 때 주로 무엇을 하나요? (What do you mainly do when you rest?)"

"일과 휴식 중 무엇이 더 중요하다고 생각하세요? (Which do you think is more important, work or rest?)"

"스트레스를 풀기 위한 최고의 휴식법은 뭘까요? (What is the best way to rest to relieve stress?)"

日記のテーマ

오늘 나에게 진정한 휴식은 무엇이었나요? (What was true rest for me today?)

휴식하지 못하고 바쁘게 살면 어떤 기분이 드나요? (How do you feel when you live busily without resting?)

미래에 내가 꿈꾸는 완벽한 휴식에 대해 써보세요. (Write about the perfect rest you dream of for the future.)

내가 생각하는 '휴식의 가치'는 무엇인가요? (What is the 'value of rest' in my opinion?)

가장 기억에 남는 휴식의 순간은 언제였나요? (When was the most memorable moment of rest?)

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, but it sounds a bit formal. It's like saying 'I shall now commence my period of rest' instead of 'I'm gonna chill'. Use '쉬다' for a more natural vibe with friends. For example, '나 좀 쉴게' is better than '나 휴식할게'.

'휴식' is the noun (rest/break), and '휴식하다' is the verb (to rest). You can say '휴식이 필요해요' (I need rest) or '저는 휴식해요' (I rest).

Yes! '휴게' (休息) and '휴식' (休息) share the same first character 'Hyu' (rest). A '휴게소' is a place (소) where you rest and stop (휴게).

You can say '휴식하세요' or '편히 쉬세요'. Both are polite, but '편히 쉬세요' is more common in daily life.

Not necessarily. It means taking a break from activity. You could be reading, sitting, or drinking coffee. If you mean sleeping, use '자다'.

Usually, we use '쉬다' for machines. '기계가 쉬어야 해요' sounds more natural, though '휴식' can be used metaphorically in formal writing.

Yes, it refers to the break between periods or a player's rest days. '휴식일' is a common term for a rest day in a sports schedule.

It literally means 'to take a rest'. It's a slightly more formal and very common way to use the word '휴식'.

In very casual settings, like talking to your younger sibling or a pet. '우리 강아지 휴식해요' sounds a bit funny/formal; '우리 강아지 쉬어요' is better.

One common expression is '달콤한 휴식' (sweet rest), used when you finally get to rest after a very long and hard period of work.

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