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synonym Comparative
休憩
VS
一服

Differences Between "休憩" and "一服"

Option A
休憩
Meaning
break, rest (noun); to take a break (する)
Reading
きゅうけい (kyuukei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
仕事の合間に休憩する。
I take a break between work.
Option B
一服
Meaning
a dose (of medicine); a puff (of tobacco); a rest; a break
Reading
いっぷく (ippuku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
仕事の合間に、庭で一服した。
I took a short break in the garden during work.

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Which word fits this context: "(break, rest (noun); to take a break (する))"?
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使い分け解説:
- 休憩: A short pause from work, study, or other activity to rest. Often used with する (休憩する) to mean 'to take a break'.
- 一服: Commonly used to mean 'taking a short break' or 'having a smoke (cigarette)' or 'taking medicine'. It implies a short, temporary cessation of activity. Often used with する (suru).
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