Meaning of やすむ in Japanese

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Definition of やすむ

  1. (v5m, vi) to be absent; to take a day off

    彼はよく会合を休む。
    He often absents himself from meetings.

  2. to rest; to have a break

    彼はしばらくの間休んだ。
    He rested for a while.

  3. to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep; to turn in; to retire

    父はまだ休んでいる。
    Father is still in bed.

  4. to stop doing some ongoing activity for a time; to suspend business

    敵の攻撃は夜明けにやすんだ。
    The enemy attack ceased at dawn.

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