留
Kanji · N2
留 / detain
Kanji for detain, fasten, or halt.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | リュウ、ル | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | と.める、と.まる、とど.める、とど.まる、るうぶる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
留 carries the meaning detain, fasten, or halt.
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Common compounds with 留
在留するざいりゅうする
駐留軍ちゅうりゅうぐんstationed troops
留守番電話るすばんでんわanswering machine / answerphone
留学生りゅうがくせいoverseas student / exchange student
留守番るすばんcare-taking / house-sitting / house-watching
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