安 息

あんそく

noun

rest; repose; peace

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(あんそく)の時(とき)を過(す)ごす。

To spend a time of repose.

故郷(こきょう)の家(いえ)は私(わたし)にとって安息(あんそく)の場所(ばしょ)だ。

My family home is a place of peace for me.

長(なが)い闘病(とうびょう)の末(すえ)、ようやく安息(あんそく)を得(え)た。

After a long battle with illness, he finally found peace.

Literary in tone; in everyday speech 休息(きゅうそく) (rest) is more common.

Common collocations

安息(あんそく)の場所(ばしょ): a place of peace; a haven
安息(あんそく)を得(え)る: to find peace
永遠(えいえん)の安息(あんそく): eternal rest

Note: 安息日(あんそくび／あんそくにち) means the Sabbath, the religious day of rest.

Related Words

Compare: 休息(きゅうそく) (rest, relaxation, repose)

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