- noun, takes する, transitive, intransitive, takes の absence; being away from home
- noun, takes する, transitive, intransitive house-sitting; house-sitter
- noun, usu. as お留守になる neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
留守
るす
absence
Meanings
Its kanji
In sentences
鬼の留守に洗濯。 When the cat is away, the mice will play. #182944
うっかり留守にできない。 I cannot leave home even for a moment. #228133
母は留守です。 Mother is away from home. #82839
友達は留守だった。 The friend was absent. #79294
兄はいま留守です。 My brother is out. #176613
メアリーは留守よ。 Mary's not at home. #11536253