English–Japanese

“being away from home” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirusu

Example

父は留守です。chichi wa ru su de su

Father is away from home.

Illustration for 留守 (being away from home)

How to say “being away from home” in Japanese

“Being away from home” in Japanese is 留守 (rusu).

Describes the state in which a person who normally belongs at a home or place is not there.

Full entry for 留守: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 留守

私が留守の間、荷物を受け取ってください。watashi ga ru su no aida ni motsu o u ke to tte ku da sa i

Please receive the package while I am away.

Tips for using 留守

  • 留守 (rusu) usually describes a temporary absence from home, so it does not by itself mean that a person has moved away.

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