A scheduled break period intended for physical and mental recovery during ongoing activities.
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- A designated period for rest during work or study.
- Commonly used in professional and academic settings.
- Refers to the time slot rather than the act of resting.
Overview
「休憩時間」は、活動の合間にエネルギーを回復させるために与えられる中断期間を意味します。単なる「休み」よりも、一定の活動（労働や学習）の途中に位置づけられるというニュアンスが強い言葉です。2) Usage Patterns: 「休憩時間を取る」「休憩時間に入る」「休憩時間が終わる」といった動詞と組み合わせて使われるのが一般的です。また、「昼の休憩時間」のように具体的な時間帯を指すこともあります。3) Common Contexts: 職場では労働基準法に基づく義務的な休憩時間を指すことが多く、学校では授業と授業の間の休み時間を指します。イベントやセミナーなどでも、プログラムの合間に設けられる時間を指して使われます。4) Similar Words comparison: 「休み」は非常に広い意味を持ち、休暇や休日も含まれますが、「休憩時間」は活動の合間の短時間の休息に限定されます。「休息」はより生理的な疲れを癒やす行為そのものに焦点が当たりますが、「休憩時間」はその行為を行うための「時間枠」を指します。
Exemplos
12時から1時は昼の休憩時間です。
everydayThe lunch break is from 12:00 to 1:00.
休憩時間は各自で取ってください。
formalPlease take your break time at your own discretion.
休憩時間になったらコーヒーを飲もう。
informalLet's have coffee when it's break time.
本セミナーでは、午後に15分の休憩時間が設けられています。
academicA 15-minute break is scheduled for the afternoon in this seminar.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
休憩時間終了
End of break time
休憩時間中
During break time
Frequentemente confundido com
A broad term that can mean a break, a holiday, or a day off. It is less specific than '休憩時間'.
Refers to the act of resting or physical recovery itself. It focuses on the state of being at rest.
Padrões gramaticais
How to Use It
Notas de uso
Use '休憩時間' when referring specifically to a scheduled break period within a workday or study session. It is neutral to formal in register. Avoid using it for long-term leave or holidays.
Erros comuns
Learners often use '休み' for everything. Remember that '休憩時間' is specific to short breaks during an active task. Do not use it for 'vacation' (休暇).
Tips
Use with specific verbs
Pair it with '取る' (to take) to sound natural. For example, '休憩時間を取る' is the most common way to express taking a break.
Don't confuse with holidays
Avoid using '休憩時間' for days off. Use '休日' or '休暇' for full-day breaks or holidays.
Importance of lunch breaks
In Japan, the lunch break is often treated as a collective time for employees to eat together or recover, making it a distinct social period.
Origem da palavra
The word consists of '休憩' (rest/break) and '時間' (time). It is a compound noun derived from Sino-Japanese roots.
Contexto cultural
In Japan, taking breaks is highly structured, especially in corporate settings. It is often expected that everyone takes their lunch break at the same time.
Dica de memorização
Think of it as 'Rest-Time'. If you are working or studying, you need a 'Rest-Time' (休憩時間) to recharge.
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntas基本的に同じ意味ですが、「休憩時間」は職場やフォーマルな場でよく使われ、「休み時間」は学校や日常会話でより一般的に使われます。
日本では労働基準法により、労働時間が6時間を超える場合は少なくとも45分、8時間を超える場合は1時間の休憩を与えることが義務付けられています。
「休憩」は休むという行為そのものを指し、「休憩時間」はその行為をするための期間・枠組みを指します。
職場の昼休憩であれば1時間が一般的ですが、短時間の休憩であれば10分から15分程度が一般的です。
Teste-se
午後の会議の前に、10分間だけ___を取ります。
短時間の休みを指す場合は「休憩時間」が適切です。
Pontuação: /1
Summary
A scheduled break period intended for physical and mental recovery during ongoing activities.
- A designated period for rest during work or study.
- Commonly used in professional and academic settings.
- Refers to the time slot rather than the act of resting.
Use with specific verbs
Pair it with '取る' (to take) to sound natural. For example, '休憩時間を取る' is the most common way to express taking a break.
Don't confuse with holidays
Avoid using '休憩時間' for days off. Use '休日' or '休暇' for full-day breaks or holidays.
Importance of lunch breaks
In Japan, the lunch break is often treated as a collective time for employees to eat together or recover, making it a distinct social period.
Exemplos
4 de 412時から1時は昼の休憩時間です。
The lunch break is from 12:00 to 1:00.
休憩時間は各自で取ってください。
Please take your break time at your own discretion.
休憩時間になったらコーヒーを飲もう。
Let's have coffee when it's break time.
本セミナーでは、午後に15分の休憩時間が設けられています。
A 15-minute break is scheduled for the afternoon in this seminar.
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