Meaning

Primary

Holiday

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you have a rest day you have a holiday.

Reading

きゅうじつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

Every holiday, you eat not one, but two cucumbers. Gee, two (きゅうじつ)? Take it easy!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 休日にする

    to make something a day off

    休日になる

    to have a day off

    休日にでかける

    to go out on a day off

Context Sentences

休日はワインをのみます。

I drink wine on holidays.

今日は休日なので、ピクニックにきました。

Today is a holiday, so I came for a picnic.

休日にメールしてこないで下さい。

Please do not email me on my days off.

Kanji Composition