1.
rest; repose; quiet peace
A state of calm rest in which the mind and body are at ease, free from worry or labor. A somewhat literary word, often with spiritual or religious overtones.
安息の時を過ごす。
To spend a time of repose.
故郷の家は私にとって安息の場所だ。
My family home is a place of peace for me.
長い闘病の末、ようやく安息を得た。
After a long battle with illness, he finally found peace.
Literary in tone; in everyday speech 休息 (rest) is more common.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 安息の場所: a place of peace; a haven
- 安息を得る: to find peace
- 永遠の安息: eternal rest
NOTE: 安息日 means the Sabbath, the religious day of rest.