How to Say ‘Let (someone) rest’ in Japanese
休ませます
yasuma se masu
[yah-soo-mah seh mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: Causative form: “make/let someone rest.” Often used by parents: [子どもを休ませます].
🇯🇵 In Japan: This wording sounds responsible and caring—very typical in parent-to-teacher communication.
Phrase Breakdown
休ま
yasuma
[yah-soo-mah]
rest (stem)
Stem of 休む (“to rest”). In the causative (休ませる) it becomes “to let/ make someone rest.”
きょうは家で休ませます。
Today, I will let them rest at home.
せ
se
[seh]
causative marker (part)
Part of the causative ending (〜せる) meaning “let/make (someone) do.”
きょうは家で休ませます。
Today, I will let them rest at home.
ます
masu
[mahss]
(polite verb ending)
Polite ending used when speaking to school staff.
きょうは家で休ませます。
Today, I will let them rest at home.
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