留守
るす
rusu
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4

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留守 (るす (rusu)) means "Absence". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Absence

Also : Being away from home

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Example Sentences

昼間は留守がちなので、配達の受け取りが難しいです。

ひるまはるすがちなので、はいたつのうけとりがむずかしいです。

Since I'm away from home during the day, it's hard to receive deliveries.

親が留守にしている間、姉妹で家を守らなくてはいけません。

おやがるすにしているあいだ、しまいでいえをまもらなくてはいけません。

While our parents are away, my sister and I must look after the house.

Kanji in this word

留
to halt
Kunと.める、と.まる、とど.める
Onりゅう、る
JLPT N3
守
to protect
Kunまも.る、まも.り、もり
Onしゅ、す
JLPT N3

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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