休み (Yasumi) is a Japanese noun meaning “rest, recess, respite, vacation”.
Meanings
- nounrest; recess; respite
- nounvacation; holiday; absence; suspension
- noundormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
Examples
明日は休みだ。
Tomorrow is a holiday.
今日は休みです。
I am off today.
明日はお休みです。
It is a holiday tomorrow.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).