Kanji 憩: recess, rest, relax, repose
Key takeaways
Kanji 憩: recess, rest, relax, repose. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 憩
recess, rest, relax, repose
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts resting by quieting the tongue (舌) and catching one's breath (息). It represents the act of taking a break to recover from exhaustion. You can easily remember it through the word for 'rest area' (休憩所).
