Meaning

Primary

Residence

Alternative

Staying In A Foreign Country

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Where you exist is the place you're detained. As long as you're in this place, this will be your residence, even if you're staying in a foreign country.

在留 is an official term used for people residing in a foreign country. You'll find it in phrases like 在留カード (residence card) or 在留外国人 (foreign resident).

Reading

ざいりゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

日本在留のアメリカ人と友達になりました。

I became friends with an American who was residing in Japan.

昨日、ビザと在留カードを受け取りました。

Yesterday, I received my visa and residence card.

家事代行を行う外国人労働者の在留期間が、最長5年から7年に変わるそうです。

It seems that the maximum duration of stay for foreign workers engaged in household chores will be extended from five years to seven years.

Kanji Composition