No. 1,774 in Japanese
休憩
Break; rest.
In a sentence
私は毎日昼休みに休憩を取ります。
I take a break every day during lunch.
In this sentence, '休憩' is a noun referring to the act of taking a break during the lunch hour, often used in daily routines.
彼女は仕事中にコーヒーブレイクのために休憩をした。
She took a break for a coffee during work.
Here, '休憩' is used as a noun to describe the act of pausing work for a short rest or refreshment, highlighting its association with short-term recovery.
この旅館では温泉でリラックスして休憩するのが最高です。
Relaxing and taking a break in the hot springs at this inn is the best.
In this sentence, '休憩する' is used as a verb, emphasizing the act of resting or relaxing, often in a comfortable or leisurely context.
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