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休

休 — rest, day off, retire

Learn the correct stroke order for 休 (rest), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 16 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)キュウkyuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)やす.むyasumu、やす.まるyasumaru、やす.めるyasumeru
Strokes6
Radical人
Frequency#642
Meaningsrest, day off, retire, sleep

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

運休うんきゅうsuspension (of a transportation service); cancellation; stoppagenoun
休みやすみrest; recess; respitenoun
休むやすむto be absent; to take a day offverb
休暇きゅうかholiday; vacation; day offnoun
休学きゅうがくtemporary absence from schoolnoun
休刊きゅうかんsuspension of publicationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 休 (rest) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 休 is #642, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

運休うんきゅう — suspension (of a transportation service); cancellation; stoppage
休みやすみ — rest; recess; respite
休むやすむ — to be absent; to take a day off

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

人person今now介jammed in仏Buddha仁humanity代substitute以by means of付adhere

Same reading

九nine

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 休 have?

The kanji 休 (rest) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 休?

休 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 休 mean?

休 means: rest, day off, retire, sleep. On'yomi readings: キュウ. Kun'yomi readings: やす.む, やす.まる, やす.める.

What JLPT level is 休?

休 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.