- rusu absence, being away from home; house-sitting, house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.), neglecting
Used for being away from home, often on a sign or when telling neighbors; neutral, everyday.
明日は留守にします。
Ashita wa rusu ni shimasu.
I'll be away from home tomorrow.
留守中に荷物が届いた。
Rusu chū ni nimotsu ga todoita.
A package arrived while I was out.
⚖️ Often confused with 不在 (fuzai), which is more formal and used for people, not homes.
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