Meaning
留守 (るす, rusu) is a JLPT N4 noun meaning “absence”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 12
父は 今、 留守です。
My father isn't at home now.
主人は 今、 留守です。
My husband is out now.
この辺りは昼間留守がちの家が多い。
Around here many people are often away from their houses during the day. (literally: Around here there are many houses which residents are often away from during the day.)
留守番しててね。
Look after the place while we're out, OK?
母は 留守です。
My mother isn't at home.
私はお留守番です。
I am the house sitter.
友達は留守だった。
The friend was absent.
友達は 留守だった。
The friend was absent.
兄はいま 留守です。
My brother is out.
鬼の 留守に 洗濯。
When the cat is away, the mice will play.
今日、私は留守番です。
I'm house-sitting today.
私は留守番をしました。
I was not home.