ひと休(やす)み

ひとやすみ
noun/suru-verb
a short rest
1. a short rest
a short rest; a brief break
ここでひと休(やす)みしよう。
Let's take a short rest here.
登山(とざん)の途中(とちゅう)でひと休(やす)みした。
We took a short break during the hike.
午後(ごご)の作業(さぎょう)の前(まえ)に、お茶(ちゃ)を飲(の)んでひと休(やす)みした。
Before the afternoon work, I had some tea and took a brief rest.

ひと休(やす)み combines ひと (one) with 休(やす)み (rest), meaning a brief rest or break.

Usage patterns:

  • ひと休(やす)みする (to take a short rest)
  • ひと休(やす)み入(い)れる (to put in a break)

Related expressions:

  • 一息(ひといき) (a breather)
  • 小休止(しょうきゅうし) (brief pause - more formal)
  • 休憩(きゅうけい) (break, rest - more general)
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Added 2026.1.21 12:52
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