How to Say ‘Let's take it easy and rest.’ in Japanese
ゆっくり休もう。
yukkuri yasumou
[yook-koo-ree yah-soo-moh]
💬 Usage Tip: This adds [ゆっくり] to [休もう], giving the feeling of “let’s rest properly and calmly,” not just crash for five minutes.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase sounds warm and caring. It is the kind of thing you say when you want someone to truly recover, not just keep pushing through.
Phrase Breakdown
ゆっくり
yukkuri
[yook-koo-ree]
slowly; take it easy
Adds the feeling of resting properly and without rushing.
ゆっくり休もう。
Let’s get some proper rest.
休もう
yasumou
[yah-soo-moh]
let's rest
Volitional form used to suggest resting.
ゆっくり休もう。
Let’s get some proper rest.
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