お休み

おやすみ
Alternative writings: 御休み
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

A holiday, day off, or absence — a day when one rests or does not work.

NounPolite (Teineigo) Language

Examples

今日はお休みなので家でゆっくりします。

I'm off today, so I'll relax at home.

来週はお休みを取って旅行に行きます。

I'm taking time off next week to go on a trip.

社員は交代でお休みを取ります。

Employees take days off on a rotating basis.

2

A polite or honorific expression for sleep or rest (e.g., as in 'please rest' or referring politely to someone's rest).

NounHonorific or Respectful (Sonkeigo) Language

Examples

お疲れのようですから、どうぞゆっくりお休みください。

You look tired, so please rest well.

部長は早めにお休みになりました。

The manager went to bed early.

3

An interjection meaning 'good night' (a casual or shortened form of おやすみなさい).

InterjectionAbbreviationUsually Kana

Examples

お休み、また明日!

Good night — see you tomorrow!

子どもに『お休み』と言って電気を消した。

I said 'good night' to my child and turned off the light.