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absence; being away from home
house-sitting; house-sitter
neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
母は今留守にしています。
My mother is out right now.
留守の間に荷物が届いた。
A package arrived while I was out.
留守番電話に入れておいて。
Leave a message on the answering machine.