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)(とき)()ごす。
To spend a time of repose.
故郷(こきょう)(いえ)(わたし)にとって安息(あんそく)場所(ばしょ)だ。
My family home is a place of peace for me.
(なが)闘病(とうびょう)(すえ)、ようやく安息(あんそく)()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)場所(ばしょ): a place of peace; a haven
  • 安息(あんそく)()る: to find peace
  • 永遠(えいえん)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.