A1 Collocation 中性

休憩する

kyuukei suru

Take a break

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use {休憩|きゅうけい}する to describe stopping an activity temporarily to rest or recover.

  • Means: To take a break or pause from work or physical activity.
  • Used in: Office settings, school, or during long physical tasks.
  • Don't confuse: {休む|やすむ} (general rest/absence) with {休憩|きゅうけい}する (specific short break).
Clock + Coffee cup = Refreshed mind

Explanation at your level:

It means to take a short rest. You use it when you are tired from work or study.
This is a verb phrase used to describe stopping an activity for a short time to recover energy. It is common in schools and offices.
It is a standard collocation for taking a temporary pause. It is distinct from 'taking a day off' and specifically refers to short intervals during a task.
This phrase is essential for managing professional communication regarding workflow. It functions as a polite way to signal a transition in activity levels.
It serves as a functional marker in Japanese discourse, delineating periods of labor from periods of recuperation. Its usage is highly contextualized within the Japanese work ethic.
The term encapsulates the intersection of labor productivity and human physiological needs. It is a nuanced marker of social etiquette, where the timing of the break is as important as the act itself.

意思

To rest from work or activity.

意思

To rest from work or activity.

视觉学习工具

在哪里用

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Office Break

Colleague: そろそろ{休憩|きゅうけい}しますか？

You: はい、そうしましょう。

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Q' (Kyū) that is so tired it needs a break.

Visual Association

A person sitting under a tree (the kanji shape) drinking tea.

Story

Tanaka-san was working hard. He felt tired. He decided to {休憩|きゅうけい}する. He drank tea and felt better.

Word Web

休む休憩時間一休み休息リラックス休憩室

挑战

Say '{休憩|きゅうけい}しましょう' to a friend or colleague today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Tomar un descanso

Spanish uses 'tomar' (to take), Japanese uses 'suru' (to do).

French high

Faire une pause

French focuses on the 'pause' itself, Japanese focuses on the 'rest' action.

German high

Eine Pause machen

German 'Pause' is a loanword, Japanese '休憩' is Sino-Japanese.

Japanese self

休憩する

N/A

Arabic moderate

أخذ استراحة

Arabic is more formal in its root structure compared to Japanese.

Easily Confused

休憩する 对比 休む

General rest vs specific break.

Use 休む for days off, 休憩する for short breaks.

常见问题 (1)

No, use 寝る (neru) for sleep.

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