How to Say ‘Get some good rest.’ in Japanese
ゆっくり休んで。
yukkuri yasun de
[yook-koo-ree yah-SOON deh]
💬 Usage Tip: ゆっくり (yukkuri) means "slowly, at ease." With 休んで it suggests resting without rushing. The 〜て ending alone works as a soft request between friends.
Phrase Breakdown
ゆっくり
yukkuri
[yook-koo-ree]
comfortably; leisurely; slowly
Describes doing something in a relaxed way. For seating, it suggests a place where you can relax.
子どもがいるので、ゆっくりできる席がいいです。
Since we have children, a seat where we can relax would be good.
休ん
yasun
[yah-SOON]
rest (stem of 休む)
Form of 休む 'to rest' before で, making the te-form.
少し休んでください。
Please rest a little.
で
de
[deh]
(te-form; casual request)
Te-form ending; alone at the end it makes a gentle request.
早く寝て、休んで。
Go to bed early and rest.
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