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.
母は留守です.
Mother is out.
母は留守です。
Mother is away from home.
鬼の留守に洗濯。
When the cat is away, the mice will play.
留守番しててね。
Look after the place while we're out, OK?
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.
兄はいま留守です。
My brother is out.
私は留守番の者です。
I'm looking after the house.
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 stayed home to look after the house.