1. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

   1.

   absence; being away from home

2. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

   2.

   house-sitting; house-sitter

3. Noun

   3.

   neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended

Example sentences

• 留守番しててね。

  Would you look after the place while I'm out?

• メアリーは留守よ。

  Mary's not at home.