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What is the Kanji for 'Rest'? | 憩

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Rest', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Rest' is 憩.

    kanji

    憩

    Meaning

    Rest

    Reading

    kunyomiいこ

    iko

    onyomiけい

    kei

    Parts

    自Self 舌Tongue 心Heart

    Example Word

    休憩: break. The Japanese verbal noun '休憩 (きゅうけい)' means 'break'. It refers to a short period of rest or pause, often taken during work, study, or other activities. This word is commonly used in contexts like taking a break at work or during a long journey. For example: Let's take a break「休憩しましょう」(きゅうけいしましょう). We took a break after two hours of work「2時間働いた後、休憩しました」(にじかんはたらいたあと、きゅうけいしました). It's important to note that '休憩' is often used in formal or semi-formal settings, and it implies a temporary pause with the intention to resume the activity afterward.

    Radical

    心

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2002

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 憩

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    自

    Meaning

    Self

    kanji

    舌

    Meaning

    Tongue

    kanji

    心

    Meaning

    Heart

Words Using 憩

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    休憩

    Meaning

    Break

Kanji Related to 憩 Through the Part 自

These 5 kanji contain the part 自 as well.

    kanji

    身

    Meaning

    Body, Self

    kanji

    息

    Meaning

    Breath

    kanji

    首

    Meaning

    Neck

    kanji

    鼻

    Meaning

    Nose

    kanji

    臭

    Meaning

    Stinking, Bad smell

Kanji Related to 憩 Through the Part 舌

These 5 kanji contain the part 舌 as well.

    kanji

    話

    Meaning

    Talk

    kanji

    乱

    Meaning

    Disorder, Riot

    kanji

    活

    Meaning

    Lively

    kanji

    括

    Meaning

    Bind, Fasten

    kanji

    辞

    Meaning

    Word, Resign

Kanji Related to 憩 Through the Part 心

These 43 kanji contain the part 心 as well.

    kanji

    窓

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    愛

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    意

    Meaning

    Idea

    kanji

    惑

    Meaning

    Beguile, Bewildered

    kanji

    忌

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

    kanji

    急

    Meaning

    Urgent

    kanji

    息

    Meaning

    Breath

    kanji

    愚

    Meaning

    Foolish

    kanji

    恣

    Meaning

    Selfish, Arbitrary

    kanji

    患

    Meaning

    Ill, Afflicted

    kanji

    怠

    Meaning

    Lazy, Neglect

    kanji

    慰

    Meaning

    Console, Consolation

    kanji

    徳

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    恵

    Meaning

    Favor, Bestow a favor

    kanji

    愁

    Meaning

    Distress, Melancholy

    kanji

    忠

    Meaning

    Loyalty

    kanji

    悪

    Meaning

    Evil

    kanji

    恩

    Meaning

    Grace, Kindness

    kanji

    応

    Meaning

    Answer, Respond

    kanji

    思

    Meaning

    Think

    kanji

    懇

    Meaning

    Cordial, Courteous

    kanji

    芯

    Meaning

    Wick

    kanji

    悠

    Meaning

    Remote, Leisurely

    kanji

    忍

    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

    kanji

    恋

    Meaning

    Love, Romance

    kanji

    恐

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    恥

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    懲

    Meaning

    Chastise, Learn by mistakes

    kanji

    聴

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    慶

    Meaning

    Congratulate, Congratulations

    kanji

    想

    Meaning

    Concept

    kanji

    志

    Meaning

    Intention

    kanji

    態

    Meaning

    Appearance, Condition

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    念

    Meaning

    Thought

    kanji

    怨

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    感

    Meaning

    Feeling, Sensation

    kanji

    怒

    Meaning

    Anger, Angry

    kanji

    懸

    Meaning

    Suspend

    kanji

    悲

    Meaning

    Sad

    kanji

    必

    Meaning

    Inevitable, Certain

    kanji

    慈

    Meaning

    Affection, Mercy

    kanji

    忘

    Meaning

    Forget

Learn the Kanji 憩

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 憩 mean?

憩 means 'Rest'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.