Rest in Japanese
"rest" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rest". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
rest, day off, retire, sleep
Reading: kyuu
6 strokes · peaceful
Where it comes from
Person (人) leaning against a tree (木). Resting in the shade of a tree.
What it carries
Rest, recovery, leisure. Increasingly important in modern Japan as warning against overwork.
Related kanji for "rest"
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ka · peaceful
Composed of sun and borrow. Rest under the sun.
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kei · peaceful
Composed of tongue, self, and heart. Heart resting by itself.
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shin · peaceful, dark
Composed of roof and phonetic. Sleeping under roof.
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soku · peaceful
Composed of self and heart. Breath of own heart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for rest?
The most common kanji for "rest" is 休, read as kyuu. It means rest, day off, retire. Related kanji: 暇 (rest), 憩 (rest), 寝 (rest), 息 (rest).
How many strokes does 休 have?
休 has 6 strokes.