欠席する
kekkise suru
to be absent
彼は今日、欠席しました。
He was absent today.
formalinformal
To be absent from a scheduled event, meeting, or class.
授業に欠席する
To skip class
会議に欠席する
To be absent from a meeting
Commonly used in school, work, and formal settings.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use '欠席する' in formal contexts. For casual situations, '休む' is more common.
Gold Rule
Explanation
If you need to explain your absence, use '理由を説明して欠席する'.
Word Origin
From '欠席' (absence) + 'する' (to do).
Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts like schools and workplaces. Can be used with '理由' (reason) to explain the absence.
Word Breakdown
欠席
absence
nounする
to do
verb和英辞典