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休養
Meaning in Englishrest, break, recreation
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What it means
休養 means rest and recuperation; it refers to taking time away from activity to restore physical or mental health.
Main meanings
- rest and recuperation to restore physical or mental health
- time off from work, study, or sport to recover or relax
- in medical or wellness contexts, the deliberate act of pausing activity for recovery
How to use it
Used in formal and everyday contexts to describe taking a break for health, recovery from illness or injury, athletic rehabilitation, or general relaxation; commonly paired with をとる to indicate taking rest; it appears in medical reports, sports articles, HR communications, and self-help discussions.
Variants and close terms
- 静養 (seiyō) — near synonym with nuance of peaceful recuperation
- 休息 (kyūsoku) — rest, general pause, less emphasis on recovery
- 養生 (yōjō) — health-preserving care, self-care
Composition
- 休 = rest, stop;
- 養 = nourish, foster;
Etymology
From 休 (rest) + 養 (nourishment), forming a compound that conveys the idea of nourishing rest; the on'yomi kyūyō reflects Chinese phonology.
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