Mnemonic
Butler Alfred has been serving all day without a single break. He stumbles into the garden, finds a tall tree, and collapses against its sturdy trunk. Eyes closed, he finally allows himself a proper rest. The cool shade wraps around him like a blanket.
Additional thoughts
Picture Alfred in his full suit, back pressed against rough bark, legs stretched out on the grass. The image of a person leaning on a tree IS the kanji 休. The left side is the person (Butler), the right side is the tree.Quick recall
Butler Alfred slumps against a tree for a long-overdue rest.Details
The keyword for 休 is rest. This kanji depicts a person leaning against a tree, conveying the idea of taking a break or pausing from activity. It encompasses all forms of resting, relaxing, and ceasing work, including taking days off, sleeping, or simply stopping to recuperate.
- On'yomi
- きゅう
- Kun'yomi
- やす.む、やす.まる、やす.める