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rest, quiet repose, staying still
Resting quietly to recover from illness or injury. A medical term commonly used by doctors when instructing patients to rest and avoid physical activity.
安静にしてください。
Please rest quietly.
医者に一週間安静にするよう言われた。
The doctor told me to rest for a week.
骨折したので、しばらく絶対安静が必要だと診断された。
Since I broke a bone, I was told that complete bed rest is necessary for a while.
USAGE:
Primarily a medical term. The most common pattern is 安静にする (to rest, to stay still). Doctors frequently use this when instructing patients after surgery, illness, or injury. 絶対安静 (absolute rest / complete bed rest) is a stronger instruction meaning no movement at all.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 安静にする: to rest, to keep still
- 絶対安静: complete bed rest, absolute rest
- 安静が必要: rest is necessary
- 安静を保つ: to maintain rest
- 自宅安静: resting at home