意思
To take a break or relax in one's house.
文化背景
The concept of 'Uchi' (home) is a sacred space where social obligations are suspended. Resting at home is seen as a legitimate way to maintain one's 'Kokoro' (spirit). Taking a day to 'rest at home' is often viewed more favorably than taking a day to 'go to the beach' if you are calling in sick. It shows you are serious about recovery. With tiny apartments in Tokyo, 'resting at home' often involves very specific, space-saving hobbies like reading manga or watching anime. During 'Golden Week' (a string of holidays in May), many people choose to rest at home to avoid the massive crowds at tourist spots, a practice known as 'Ankin' (cheap/near/short-distance travel).
Add 'Yukkuri'
Always add 'yukkuri' ({ゆっくり|ゆっくり}) before {休|やす}む to sound more natural and express a truly relaxing time.
Particle Choice
Never use 'ni' with this phrase. It's the #1 mistake for beginners.
意思
To take a break or relax in one's house.
Add 'Yukkuri'
Always add 'yukkuri' ({ゆっくり|ゆっくり}) before {休|やす}む to sound more natural and express a truly relaxing time.
Particle Choice
Never use 'ni' with this phrase. It's the #1 mistake for beginners.
Work Absence
If you are absent from work, use '{会社|かいしゃ}を{休|やす}む' to say you are off, and '{家|いえ}で{休|やす}む' to say where you are.
自我测试
Fill in the correct particle.
{今日|きょう}は{家|いえ} ( ) {休|やす}みます。
The particle 'de' is used to indicate the location where an action (resting) takes place.
Which sentence means 'I want to rest at home'?
Choose the correct form:
The '-tai' ending expresses desire.
Complete the dialogue.
A: {週末|しゅうまつ}は何をしますか？ B: {疲|つか}れたので、( )。
If someone is tired ({疲|つか}れた), resting at home is the most logical response.
Match the phrase to the situation: You are telling your boss you are sick.
Which phrase is most appropriate?
This is the humble, polite way to ask for permission to rest at home in a professional setting.
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视觉学习工具
Resting vs. Sleeping
练习题库
4 练习{今日|きょう}は{家|いえ} ( ) {休|やす}みます。
The particle 'de' is used to indicate the location where an action (resting) takes place.
Choose the correct form:
The '-tai' ending expresses desire.
A: {週末|しゅうまつ}は何をしますか？ B: {疲|つか}れたので、( )。
If someone is tired ({疲|つか}れた), resting at home is the most logical response.
Which phrase is most appropriate?
This is the humble, polite way to ask for permission to rest at home in a professional setting.
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常见问题
10 个问题Yes! {休|やす}む covers any low-energy activity that helps you recover.
Yes, but use the polite form: '{家|いえ}で{休|やす}みます'.
'Goro-goro' is specifically for being lazy or doing nothing. {休|やす}む is more general and can include healthy recovery.
Because 'resting' is an action you perform. 'De' marks the stage where the action happens.
Yes, 'uchi' is very common in spoken Japanese and sounds a bit more personal.
Add '{一日中|いちにちじゅう}' (ichinichijuu) at the beginning.
Not necessarily. It can just mean you're relaxing. Context usually makes it clear.
Yes, '{自宅|じたく}' (jitaku) is used in formal or written contexts.
Usually, for a nap, you'd say '{昼寝|ひるね}をする'. {休|やす}む is broader.
No, it's a very common and accepted reason to decline in Japan.
相关表达
ゆっくりする
similarTo take it easy / To relax.
ゴロゴロする
specialized formTo laze around / To roll around.
{寝|ね}る
similarTo sleep.
{出|で}かける
contrastTo go out.
{静養|せいよう}する
specialized formTo recuperate / To rest for health.
