What does the Eiken word "absent" mean?

The Eiken word "absent" (adjective (形容詞)) means "欠席している、不在の". It is an essential term for the Eiken exam.

Can you give a practice example for "absent"?

Yes, a practical example is: "He was absent from school yesterday because he had a fever." which translates in Japanese as "彼は昨日熱があったので学校を欠席しました。".

Eiken Grade Pre-2

adjective (形容詞)

absent

💡 Usage & Nuance: Eiken Pre2では「～が欠席している」という意味でよく出題されます。be absent from～の形で使われることが多いです。

He was absent from school yesterday because he had a fever.

彼は昨日熱があったので学校を欠席しました。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "absent"

John was _______ from the meeting today.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「会議に欠席していた」という文脈なので、absent（欠席している）が適切です。
English: The context implies 'absent from the meeting,' so 'absent' is the correct choice.

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