Japanese phrase
___は不在です。 ___ wa fu zai de su
Meaning
___ is not here.
When to use it
States that someone or something is not present. It is a polite and somewhat formal way to report an absence, often used at work or in an official setting.
Example dialogue
田中さんに会えますか？ ta naka sa n ni a e ma su ka
Can I speak with Mr. Tanaka?
田中さんは不在です。 ta naka sa n wa fu zai de su
Mr. Tanaka is not here.