A period of rest or break time taken after work or activity; commonly called a recess or break in schools and workplaces.
昼休みに30分の休息時間があります。
We have a 30-minute break at lunchtime.
長時間の会議では適度に休息時間を入れたほうが集中できる。
For long meetings it's better to include short breaks so people can stay focused.
先生は生徒に毎日短い休息時間を取るよう勧めた。
The teacher encouraged students to take short breaks every day.