1Taking time away from work or activity to recover physically and mentally; often used specifically for recovering from illness or injury.
医者にしばらく休養するよう言われた。
The doctor told me to rest and recuperate for a while.
そのピッチャーは肩の故障で今シーズンは休養することになった。
That pitcher is taking the season off to recover from a shoulder injury.
たまには仕事を離れて休養することも必要だ。
Sometimes it's necessary to step away from work and rest properly.
十分な休養を取ったおかげで体力が戻った。
Thanks to getting enough rest, I got my strength back.