noun

  1. rest, recess, respite.
  2. vacation, holiday, absence, suspension.
  3. dormancy (of a silkworm prior to molting).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
休み やすみ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

rest, day off, retire
やす.む キュウ (1st, N5)
human radical (no. 9)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)