Meanings
Adjective (の)
Noun
Verb (する)
1. absence; being away from home
Noun
Verb (する)
2. house-sitting; house-sitter
Noun
3. being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
usu. as お留守になる
Kanji used
hold in place
protect
Pitch accent
Top 4800
Used in vocabulary (16 in total)
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
during absence from home
(in) one's absence
Examples (20 in total)
Both the brothers were out.
He won't be away for long.
I'm sorry, but my mother is out at the moment.
I'll be absent from home in the afternoon.
He's away on a trip.
He's away on business.
We'll probably be away for a few days.
They are all away on holiday this week.
I went to his house at 3 o'clock, but he was out.
The last time I called him, he was out.
I was away from home all through the summer vacation.
My house was robbed while I was away.
Well, my family's away and I can't afford to do much.
Would you look after my children while I am away on vacation?
Even if she comes to see me, tell her I am not at home.
Even if Tom comes to see me, tell him I'm not at home.
Jane offered to take care of our children when we were out.
While I am gone, please don't forget to feed my cat and water the plants.
In all likelihood, they'll be away for a week.
The boss asked Mr Brown to take charge of the office while she was away.