Meaning

Primary

Rest Area

Alternative

Rest Stop

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A rest (休憩) place is a rest area or rest stop.

Reading

きゅうけいじょ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Watch out for the rendaku.

Context

Context Sentences

逮捕された男は、休憩所に不法侵入した疑いがかけられていた。

The man they arrested is suspected of breaking into the rest area.

Kanji Composition