不在
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Base noun form. Indicates someone is not present or unavailable. Often used in phrases like 『不在です』 (fuzai desu, 'is absent'). Example: 『彼は不在です』 (kare wa fuzai desu, 'He is absent.').
Theme
At a small office, User and their coworker Yamada are discussing a colleague's unexpected absence from an important meeting.
不在
ふざい
absence
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'fuzai' (不在) as 'fuzzy' — when someone is absent, their presence feels fuzzy or unclear. 'Fuzzy' → 不在 (fuzai, 'absence').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, it's polite to announce your absence with phrases like 『ただいま不在です』 (tadaima fuzai desu, 'currently absent') on answering machines or door signs. This shows consideration for visitors or callers.
Forms
Base: 不在Base noun form. Indicates someone is not present or unavailable. Often used in phrases like 『不在です』 (fuzai desu, 'is absent'). Example: 『彼は不在です』 (kare wa fuzai desu, 'He is absent.').