休む
やすむ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To rest / To take a day off
Examples
今日は仕事を休みます。
I am taking a day off from work today.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「休む」is a verb meaning "To rest / To take a day off." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「休む」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「休む」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「休む」mean in Japanese?+
「休む」means "To rest / To take a day off". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「休む」?+
「休む」is read as「やすむ」.
Is 「休む」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「休む」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「休む」?+
今日は仕事を休みます。 — I am taking a day off from work today.
Practice 「休む」 with spaced repetition