休養

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 休養 is read きゅうよう and means resting to recover physical and mental energy and relieve fatigue.
• Basic usage: It is used for resting at home over a weekend or returning to practice after sufficient rest.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Focus compared with 休憩
  • 休憩(きゅうけい) focuses on taking a break from an ongoing task or activity. 休養 emphasizes recovery from fatigue and restoration of energy.