休み

Meaning

1. n
   rest; recess; respite
2. n
   vacation; holiday; absence; suspension
3. n
   dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)

Example sentences

• 休みは終わった。

  The vacation is over now.

• 「アキちゃん今日休み？」「風邪こじらせたみたいね」

  "Aki's off school today?" "It seems her cold got worse."

• 休みの前などは少し羽目を外して飲むのだが、杜仲茶割りで飲むと二日酔いが全くない。

  I usually cut loose a bit and drink plenty before a day off work, but if my drinks are cut with tochu tea, then I get absolutely no hangover.