JLPT N3 Intermediate
留守
Absence; being away from home.
Readings
Other forms
お留守 o-rusu, polite form
留守にする rusu ni suru, verb form
留主 rare kanji
1 Noun, Suru verb, No-adjective
"Not at home" / "Out"
Refers to the state where a person is temporarily absent from their home or workplace.
Example
私 が 留守 の 間 に 、 誰 か 来ました か 。
Did anyone come by while I was out?
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2 Noun (used in set phrases)
"Neglecting" / "Inattentive" (Figurative)
Describes a situation where one neglects a duty or task because their attention is focused elsewhere.
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