休 kanji: meaning “rest”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N56 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- rest
- On'yomi
- キュウ
- Kun'yomi
- やす・む、やす・まる、やす・める
Picture story to remember 休
A tired person (亻) leans back against a tree (木) with eyes closed to rest.
Parts in this story:木
How to write 休: stroke order
休 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 休
- 休息きゅうそくrest
- 休むやすむto be absent
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