Vocabulary
What does 留守 (るす, rusu) mean?
留守 (るす, rusu) means being away from home, absence; house-sitting.
Quick facts| Reading | るす |
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| Romaji | rusu |
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| Part of speech | noun, suru verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
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N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonrusu
being away from home, absence; house-sitting
GenkiGenki 21
- 1noun · suru verb · transitive absence; being away from home
- 2noun · suru verb · transitive house-sitting; house-sitter
- 3noun neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
Example sentences
昨日、父は留守でした。
My father was out yesterday.
兄が留守の間、犬の世話をします。
While my older brother is away, I take care of the dog.
