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留守 (るす) — absence | JLPT N4 · Nihongo Circle

留守

るす

N4

particletransitive 他動詞intransitive 自動詞

Meanings

1absence
2not at home
3being away from home
4house-sitting
5house-sitter
6neglecting (e.g. one's studies)
7leaving unattended

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Kanji in this word

留Detain, Fasten, Halt10 strokes 守Guard, Protect, Defend6 strokes

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