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金子城を落とした毛利軍は休む間もなく高尾城に向けて進軍。After destroying Kaneko-jo Castle, the troops of the Mori clan proceeded toward Takao-jo Castle without rest.wiki
- to be absent
- to take a day off
- to rest
- to have a break
- to go to bed
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From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 1038
Compound words
rest; recess; respite; vacation; holidayto be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bedsummer vacation; summer holidaylunch break; noon recess; noon rest periodholiday; vacation; day off; time off; leaverest; break; recess; intermissionsuspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holidaycancellation (of a lecture, class, etc.)rest; relief; relaxationrest; relaxation; recreation; recuperation; convalescencetemporary retirement; leave of absence; suspension from officeweekly holidaySen no Rikyū (1522–1591), the most influential Japanese tea master, who shaped the tea ceremony and wabi-sabi aesthetics.temporary absence from schoolcease-fire; truce; armisticeholiday; day off; absence; sleep; restsuspension (of a transportation service); cancellation; stoppagesuspension of publication(temporary) closure of schoolpause; suspension; rest; stoppage(temporary) closure (of a theater, entertainment venue, etc.); absence (from a performance, match, etc.); sitting out; absence (from a bout or tournament); holidayholiday; day offwithout a holiday; nonstopidle; unused; fallow Additional Examples
Next Monday and Tuesday are holidays.tatoeba He was absent from school because of illness.tatoeba He was absent because of illness.tatoeba The Bon festival dance is one of the major events during the summer vacation period.wiki The park closes at 21:00 or 22:00 during the summer months.wiki The quality of ink stick continues to change even after its completion.wiki Holidays for farm work.wiki It is located on the second floor of the Visitors' Rest House.wiki Most stores are closed on Wednesday and Sunday.wiki Note that they have summer holidays, winter holidays and extra holidays.wiki The whole university is closed on the following foundation day.wiki The group was made welcome and stayed to rest.wiki Miyasundokoro literally meant the Emperor's rest area.wiki 経営不振はなく、片岡の休養時も従業員への賃金の欠配はなかったという。 Chie Puro's management was healthy at the time, and employee salaries were paid regularly even while Kataoka was absent.wikiOn March 16, a truce was made to consolidate the lines.wiki Stroke Order
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