How do you say "I'll have her rest at home." in Japanese?

"I'll have her rest at home." in Japanese is "家で休ませます。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "家で休ませます。" mean in English?

"家で休ませます。" means "I'll have her rest at home." in English. Usage tip: If you want extra politeness: [家で休ませますので、よろしくお願いします] (“So, thank you in advance”).

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How to Say ‘I'll have her rest at home.’ in Japanese

家で休ませます。

ie de yasuma se masu

[ee-eh deh yah-soo-mah seh mahss]

💬 Usage Tip: If you want extra politeness: [家で休ませますので、よろしくお願いします] (“So, thank you in advance”).

🇯🇵 In Japan: Adding a brief closing like [よろしくお願いします] is common and helps the call end smoothly.

Phrase Breakdown

家で

ie de

at home

「家」 is “home/house,” and 「で」 marks the place where an action happens.

Example

家で勉強します。

I study at home.

Words in this phrase

家

[ee-eh]

home; house

“Home.” Sets where the child will stay.

Example

家で休ませます。

I will let them rest at home.

で

[deh]

at; in

Location particle: “at home.”

Example

家で休ませます。

I will let them rest at home.

休ませます

yasuma se masu

will let (someone) rest / will have (someone) rest (polite)

Causative form of 休む: “make/let someone rest.” Common in school absence messages (parent letting child rest).

Example

きょうは子どもを休ませます。

Today, I will let my child rest (keep them home).

Words in this phrase

休ま

yasuma

[yah-soo-mah]

rest (stem)

Stem of 休む in the causative expression 休ませます.

Example

家で休ませます。

I will let them rest at home.

せ

[seh]

causative marker (part)

Part of 休ませます (“let them rest”).

Example

家で休ませます。

I will let them rest at home.

ます

masu

[mahss]

(polite verb ending)

Polite ending appropriate for talking to teachers/school staff.

Example

家で休ませます。

I will let them rest at home.

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