留守番
るすばん
rusuban
nounVocabularyLevel 63 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

留守番 (るすばん (rusuban)) means "caretaker · care-taking · house-sitting". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

caretaker · care-taking · house-sitting

Also : caretaker · care-taking · house-sitting · house-watching · staying at home

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 留守番 (るすばん) means 'care-taking'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of care-taking.

Example Sentences

留守番に行きます。

るすばんにいきます。

I go to care-taking.

留守番で休みます。

るすばんでやすみます。

I rest at care-taking.

Kanji in this word

留
Halt / Stop / Detain
Kunと.める、と.まる、とど.める
Onりゅう、る
JLPT N3
守
Obey / Guard / Defend
Kunまも.る、まも.り、もり
Onしゅ、す
JLPT N3
番
Turn
Kunつが.い
Onばん
JLPT N3

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