“Recess” in Japanese
Short answer
Recess in Japanese is “中休み” (nakayasumi). Full meaning: break (from work, etc.), recess.
Other ways to say “Recess” in Japanese
休息時間
kyuusokujikan recess, break, breathing spell
休み時間
yasumijikan recess, break time, break between classes, free period, recess time, recreation hour, time for recess
休み
yasumi rest, recess, respite; vacation, holiday, absence, suspension; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
休会
kyuukai adjournment, recess
休憩
kyuukei rest, break, recess, intermission
隅っこ
sumikko corner, nook, recess
放課
houka dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school), break
遊び時間
asobijikan playtime, recess
隅
sumi corner, nook, recess; downstage right (on a noh stage)
骨休め
honeyasume relaxation, recreation, recess
隈
kuma corner, nook, recess; shade, shadow, dark area; dark circles (under the eyes), dark rings
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