have a rest
يستريح
直訳: Possess a period of relaxation
Use it to suggest a short, refreshing break when someone looks tired or overworked.
15秒でわかる
- Stop what you are doing to recover energy.
- Commonly used for short breaks or naps.
- A friendly way to show concern for someone tired.
意味
It means taking a break to recharge your energy. You use it when you feel tired and need to sit down or sleep for a while.
主な例文
3 / 6Talking to a tired family member
You look exhausted, why don't you go have a rest?
You look exhausted, why don't you go have a rest?
Planning your afternoon
I'm going to have a rest before the party tonight.
I'm going to have a rest before the party tonight.
In a professional meeting after a long session
Let's have a rest for ten minutes before we continue.
Let's have a rest for ten minutes before we continue.
文化的背景
The phrase reflects the Western value of balancing hard work with personal recovery. In the UK, 'having a rest' is almost synonymous with 'having a brew' (tea). It became a staple of everyday English as the concept of the 40-hour work week and scheduled breaks became standardized.
Have vs. Take
In British English, 'have a rest' is very common. In American English, 'take a rest' is slightly more frequent. Both are perfectly understood everywhere!
Not for Vacations
Don't say 'I'm having a rest in Italy' if you mean a two-week trip. Use 'holiday' or 'vacation' for long trips. 'Rest' is for hours, not weeks.
15秒でわかる
- Stop what you are doing to recover energy.
- Commonly used for short breaks or naps.
- A friendly way to show concern for someone tired.
What It Means
Have a rest is all about pausing. It means stopping your work or activity. You do this to get your energy back. It is simple and very common. It usually implies a short period of time. You might sit on a sofa. You might lie down for twenty minutes. It is the opposite of being busy.
How To Use It
Use it as a friendly suggestion. You can also use it to describe your own plans. It follows the pattern: Subject + have a rest. In the past tense, it becomes had a rest. If you are talking to a tired friend, just say, "Go have a rest." It sounds warm and caring. It is a very flexible phrase.
When To Use It
Use it after a long walk. Use it after finishing a big project at work. It is perfect for physical tiredness. If your legs hurt, you need to have a rest. It is also great for mental exhaustion. Tell your partner to have a rest after a long day of driving. It works well in text messages too.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for long vacations. You don't have a rest in Hawaii for two weeks. For that, use take a holiday. Don't use it if someone is permanently quitting. It is always a temporary break. Also, avoid it in high-pressure emergency situations. It sounds too relaxed for a crisis. It is a gentle phrase, not a command for action.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, resting is seen as a right. People value their "downtime." In the UK, this often involves a cup of tea. In the US, it might mean sitting on the porch. The phrase suggests that you have earned this break. It is a polite way to tell someone they look exhausted without being rude. It shows you care about their well-being.
Common Variations
You will often hear take a rest instead. They mean the exact same thing. Have a break is more common for work or school. Take a load off is a very casual, Southern US version. Put your feet up is a British favorite. If you want to be very modern, you might say recharge your batteries. All of these focus on getting your power back.
使い方のコツ
This is a neutral-to-informal collocation. It is safe to use in almost any daily conversation. Just remember to use 'a' before 'rest'!
Have vs. Take
In British English, 'have a rest' is very common. In American English, 'take a rest' is slightly more frequent. Both are perfectly understood everywhere!
Not for Vacations
Don't say 'I'm having a rest in Italy' if you mean a two-week trip. Use 'holiday' or 'vacation' for long trips. 'Rest' is for hours, not weeks.
The 'Tea' Connection
In many English homes, 'having a rest' is the secret code for 'I am going to drink tea and look at my phone for 15 minutes.' It's a mental reset.
例文
6You look exhausted, why don't you go have a rest?
You look exhausted, why don't you go have a rest?
A gentle suggestion showing care.
I'm going to have a rest before the party tonight.
I'm going to have a rest before the party tonight.
Stating a personal intention to recharge.
Let's have a rest for ten minutes before we continue.
Let's have a rest for ten minutes before we continue.
Used to pause a long task professionally.
Put the phone down and have a rest! 💤
Put the phone down and have a rest!
Informal advice via text.
Oh, look at the cat. He needs to have a rest from all that sleeping!
Oh, look at the cat. He needs to have a rest from all that sleeping!
Sarcastic use of the phrase.
Just lie down and have a rest, I'll bring you some soup.
Just lie down and have a rest, I'll bring you some soup.
Used in a nurturing, supportive way.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.
After hiking for three hours, we decided to ___ a rest by the river.
In English, 'rest' collocations typically use the verbs 'have' or 'take'.
Complete the sentence to suggest a break.
You've been working all day. Go ___ a rest.
We use the base form of the verb when giving a friendly command or suggestion.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
How Formal is 'Have a Rest'?
Used with friends/family.
Go have a rest, mate.
Standard daily use.
I need to have a rest.
Polite professional settings.
Please have a rest while we wait.
When to say 'Have a Rest'
After Exercise
Sit down and have a rest.
During Work
Let's have a rest from the screen.
When Sick
You should have a rest in bed.
After Travel
Have a rest after your long flight.
よくある質問
10 問'Have a rest' usually implies physical relaxation or sleeping. 'Take a break' is more common for a pause in work, like a 10-minute coffee break.
Yes, but it sounds a bit personal. In a formal office, you might say take a short break instead, though have a rest is fine among close colleagues.
You must use the article 'a'. Always say have a rest. Saying have rest sounds unnatural and incorrect.
It can mean sleeping, but it doesn't have to. It can just mean sitting quietly or stopping an activity to relax your body.
Yes, it is very polite. It is often used to show empathy, like saying You should have a rest to someone who looks tired.
Absolutely. If you are stressed from studying, you can say I need to have a rest to clear your head.
The past tense is had a rest. For example: I had a rest after I got home from the gym.
Neither is better. They are interchangeable. Take a rest is slightly more common in the United States.
It might be too casual. It is better to say Would you like to take a break? if you are suggesting it to a superior.
No, it usually implies a short period, like 20 minutes to an hour. For longer periods, we use words like nap or sleep.
関連フレーズ
take a break
To stop an activity for a short time.
put your feet up
To relax, usually sitting in a chair.
recharge your batteries
To regain energy after a busy period.
take a breather
A very short rest to catch your breath.
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