気休め

きやすめ

mere consolation, temporary peace of mind

気休めを言う

きやすめをいう

to say things to ease one's mind

手を休める

てをやすめる

to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break

骨を休める

ほねをやすめる

to draw breath, to take a rest after work, to have a breather, to take a break

気休めに

きやすめに

for peace of mind

気休め薬

きやすめぐすり

placebo

休める

やすめる

to rest, to suspend, to give relief

気を静める

きをしずめる

to becalm one's feelings, to compose oneself

気を緩める

きをゆるめる

to relax one's attention

休め

やすめ

(Stand) at ease!

語気を弱める

ごきをよわめる

to soften one's voice

人気を集める

にんきをあつめる

to gain popularity

語気を強める

ごきをつよめる

to raise one's voice, to lift one's voice, to speak emphatically

気分を高める

きぶんをたかめる

to raise somebody's spirits, to enhance a mood

休憩を取る

きゅうけいをとる

to take a break

心休め

こころやすめ

consolation

箸休め

はしやすめ

small palate-cleansing dish served between courses

息休め

いきやすめ

rest, breaktime

休め地

やすめち

fallow land