synonym Comparative
外出する
VS
留守番
Differences Between "外出する" and "留守番"
Option A
外出する
Meaning
to go out, to leave (one's home/office)
Reading
がいしゅつする (gaishutsu suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は図書館へ本を借りるために外出しました。
He went out to borrow a book from the library.
Option B
留守番
Meaning
looking after a house during someone's absence, house-sitting, someone who stays home
Reading
るすばん (rusuban)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
友達が旅行中、犬の留守番を頼まれた。
My friend asked me to look after their dog while they were traveling.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to go out, to leave (one's home/office))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 外出する: Specifically means leaving one's current location (house, office) to go somewhere else. (自宅や職場など、今いる場所から外へ出かけることを指します。)
- 留守番: Refers to the act of staying at home to look after the house, children, or pets while others are out. Often used with する (to do) as 留守番する.
- 外出する: Specifically means leaving one's current location (house, office) to go somewhere else. (自宅や職場など、今いる場所から外へ出かけることを指します。)
- 留守番: Refers to the act of staying at home to look after the house, children, or pets while others are out. Often used with する (to do) as 留守番する.
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