憩う

Etymology
From. Attested in the  (810-824). Also cited to the  of 720, however, that may only be traceable to supplemental glosses added later to the kanbun original. In turn, from.

Considering the senses, and that the alternative kanji spelling with was used for the Nihon Shoki kana gloss attestation, the term is likely derived from, or otherwise related to,.

Verb

 * 1)  to take a breather, to rest, to repose

Verb

 * 1)   to give someone a break, to make someone rest

Verb

 * 1)   to give someone a break, to make someone rest