留守るす (rusu)

absence

  • JLPT N4
  • noun
  • Pitch 1
  • #9738 most frequent
Flashcards

Meaning

留守 (るす, rusu) is a JLPT N4 noun meaning “absence”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

ちちいま留守るすです。

My father isn't at home now.

主人しゅじんいま留守るすです。

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.)

留守番るすばんしててね。

Look after the place while we're out, OK?