JLPT N4 Elementary
留守番
Looking after the house or office while others are away.
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留守番する verb form
1 Noun, Suru verb
House-sitting" / "Watching the place
Describes the action of guarding a house or office during the absence of the usual residents or staff.
Example
今日 は 僕 が 留守番 の 当番 だ 。
Today it's my turn to stay behind and watch the office.
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2 Noun
The Caretaker" / "The Person Watching
Refers to the specific person or animal assigned to stay behind and watch the premises.
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