留守
るす
rusu
nounVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

留守 (るす (rusu)) means "absence". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

absence

Example Sentences

留守に行きます。

るすにいきます。

I go to absence.

留守で休みます。

るすでやすみます。

I rest at absence.

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

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