noun
A pause from work or activity to relax. Often used for short breaks during the day.
ちょっと休みを取って、コーヒーを飲もう。
Let's take a short break and have some coffee.
noun
A longer period away from work or school, or being absent. Covers public holidays, personal leave, and school vacations.
来週、一週間の休みをもらった。
I got a week off next week.
彼は今日、休みです。
He is off today.
noun
Specialized term in sericulture for the resting period before a silkworm molts. Not used in everyday language.
蚕の休みは脱皮の前に見られる。
The dormancy of silkworms is observed before molting.