noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
General term for taking a break from work or activity to recover physically or mentally. Can be used as a noun, suru-verb, or adjectivally with の.
仕事の合間に少し休息を取った。
I took a short rest between tasks.
医者は十分な休息が必要だと言った。
The doctor said I need plenty of rest.
休息時間は15分です。
The rest period is 15 minutes.