How to Say ‘I want to rest a little.’ in Japanese
少し休みたい。
sukoshi yasumi tai
[soo-koh-shee yah-soo-mee tie]
💬 Usage Tip: A soft and natural way to say you need a break. [少し] makes it sound gentle and modest.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese, softening personal needs can make them easier to express. This phrase sounds honest without feeling too heavy.
Phrase Breakdown
少し
sukoshi
[soo-koh-shee]
a little
Means a small amount or for a short while.
少し休みたいです。
I want to rest a little.
休みたい
yasumi tai
want to rest; want to take a break
The -たい form expresses desire. 休む means to rest.
休みたい。
I want to rest.
Words in this phrase
休み
yasumi
[yah-soo-mee]
rest; take a break
Verb stem meaning rest or take time off.
少し休みたいです。
I want to rest a little.
たい
tai
[tie]
want to
Expresses wanting to do the action of the verb.
少し休みたいです。
I want to rest a little.
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