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休
休 (readings: きゅう, やす; Japanese kanji) means “rest”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 休日 (holiday).
What does 休 mean?
| Kanji | 休 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | rest |
| Readings | きゅう, やす |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 休
休 is read きゅう or やす depending on the word.
Example words with 休
| Example | 休日 (holiday) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14