What does the kanji 休 mean?

The kanji 休 means "rest, day off, retire, sleep". It is a JLPT N5 character.

How do you write the kanji 休?

Write 休 ("rest") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 休?

休 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) きゅう, kunyomi (native Japanese) やす（む）.

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休“rest” Kanji

JLPT N5

Stroke Order Animation

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Meaning & Readings

Meaning

rest, day off, retire, sleep

Onyomi (音読み)

きゅう

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

やす（む）

Japanese reading

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day, sun, Japan, counter for days

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JLPT N5

半

half, middle, odd number, semi-

in front, before

behind, back, later

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休 — "rest" Kanji: Stroke Order & Readings (JLPT N5)