Explanation

absence; being away; being out

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Example Sentences

• 彼は留守です

  He is not at home.

  かれはるすです

  kare wa rusu desu

  Pronunciation

• 留守番をお願いします

  Please take care of the house while I'm away.

  るすばんをおねがいします

  rusuban o onegai shimasu

  Pronunciation

• 留守電話にメッセージを残してください

  Please leave a message on the answering machine.

  るすでんわにメッセージをのこしてください

  rusu denwa ni messeji o nokoshite kudasai

  Pronunciation

• 留守にしている最中に雨が降り始めた

  It started raining while I was away.

  るすにしているさいちゅうにあめがふりはじめた

  rusu ni shiteiru saichuu ni ame ga furihajimeta

  Pronunciation

• 留守の間に誰かが来たようです

  It seems like someone came while I was away.

  るすのあいだにだれかがきたようです

  rusu no aida ni dareka ga kita you desu

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Remember that 'rusu' is a noun, so it doesn't conjugate.
• 'Rusu' is often used when someone is not at home or away.
• This word is commonly used in daily conversations to talk about someone's absence.
• 'Rusu' is essential for JLPT N4, so make sure to practice its reading and writing.
• Try to use 'rusu' in sentences to enhance memory retention.

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