“Absence” in Japanese
Short answer
Absence in Japanese is “欠席” (kesseki). Full meaning: absence, non-attendance.
Other ways to say “Absence” in Japanese
留守
rusu absence, being away from home; house-sitting, house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.), neglecting
欠勤
kekkin absence (from work)
欠場
ketsujou absence, not taking part
不参
fusan absence, nonattendance, nonappearance
不在
fuzai absence; disregard, indifference
欠如
ketsujo lack, absence, shortage, deficiency, privation
欠落
ketsuraku lack, absence, omission
不存在
fusonzai non-existence, absence, lack
るす
rusu absence, being away from home; house-sitting, house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.), neglecting
欠
ketsu lack, deficiency, vacancy; absence, non-attendance
休場
kyuujou (temporary) closure (of a theater, entertainment venue, etc.); absence (from a performance, match, etc.), sitting out; absence (from a bout or tournament)
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