How to Say ‘Want to rest’ in Japanese
休みたい
yasumi tai
[yah-soo-mee tie]
💬 Usage Tip: [休みたい] is from [休む], “to rest / take a break,” plus the [たい] form, which expresses your own desire: “I want to rest.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: Talking openly about needing rest is becoming more common in Japan, especially around stress and mental health, though some people still phrase it gently.
Phrase Breakdown
休み
yasumi
[yah-soo-mee]
rest; take a break
Stem of 休む, meaning to rest, take a break, or take time off.
少し休みたいです。
I want to rest a little.
たい
tai
[tie]
want to
Added to a verb stem to express desire to do something.
今日は寝たいです。
I want to sleep today.
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