How to Say ‘Rest slowly / take it easy’ in Japanese
ゆっくり休もうね。
yukkuri yasumou ne
[yook-koo-ree yah-soo-moh neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [休もう] is a gentle "let's rest," and the final [ね] softens it further, making it sound caring rather than pushy. [ゆっくり] here means "take it easy" as much as "slowly."
🇯🇵 In Japan: This kind of phrase is natural with someone close to you, or when speaking kindly to someone who seems tired or down. With strangers or in more formal situations, people are more likely to say [ゆっくり休んでください].
Phrase Breakdown
ゆっくり
yukkuri
[yook-koo-ree]
slowly; calmly; take it easy
Shows a gentle, unhurried way of resting.
今夜はゆっくり休もうね。
Let's rest היט easy tonight, okay?
休もう
yasumou
[yah-soo-moh]
let's rest
Used kindly to suggest taking a break or sleeping.
疲れたから休もうね。
You're tired, so let's rest, okay?
ね
ne
[neh]
okay?; right?
Adds softness and care, often used when comforting someone.
今日はもう休もうね。
Let's rest for today now, okay?
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