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VocabJLPT N2

absence

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. absence
2. non-attendance

This noun means being absent from school, a class, or a formal meeting or event. It is the opposite of 出席 (attendance) and is commonly used by students and teachers in academic settings.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you're still out tomorrow, you really should see a doctor.

Sentence 2

I said I'd go, but I ended up missing it anyway!

Sentence 3

If I miss class again in a row, people are going to think badly of me, aren't they?

Sentence 4

Isn't making such a big deal out of one absence a little over the top?

Sentence 5

Could I borrow your notes from the class I missed?