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居候
isourou
also spelled isoro
lodger who pays nothing for room and board, freeloader, sponger
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  1. isourou lodger who pays nothing for room and board, freeloader, sponger
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Kanji Breakdown
居
Reside, To Be, Exist, Live With
On: きょ,こ Kun: い.る,-い,お.る
8 strokes N3
候
Climate, Season, Weather, Wait For, Expect
On: こう Kun: そうろう
10 strokes N3
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居候は〜です。 / 〜の居候

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