How to Say ‘Shall we rest? / shall we take a break?’ in Japanese
休みますか
yasumi masu ka
[yasumi masu ka]
💬 Usage Tip: [休みますか] literally asks “will [you/we] rest?” Depending on context, it can feel like “Shall we take a break?”
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese, subjects are often omitted, so context tells you whether it means “you,” “we,” or a general suggestion.
Phrase Breakdown
休み
yasumi
[yasumi]
rest
Verb stem of 休みます, meaning to rest or take a break.
少し休みますか。
Would you like to rest a little?
ます
masu
[masu]
polite verb ending
Makes the verb polite in present or future tense.
ここで休みます。
I will rest here.
か
ka
[ka]
question marker
Turns the sentence into a question.
休みますか。
Will you rest?
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