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[()·そうろう()]
isourou
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 居候

noun, suru verb
  1. lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger

Definition and Synonyms for 居候

Freeloader someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others
Synonyms: 居候
Sponge soak up with a sponge
Synonyms: 居候
Sponge erase with a sponge
Synonyms: 居候
Sponge gather sponges, in the ocean
Synonyms: 居候
Forage collect or look around for (food)
Synonyms: 居候
Shnorr obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling
Synonyms: 居候
Dependant a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
Synonyms: 冷や飯食い, 居候, 扶養家族, 陪堂, 食客
Sponge as of words on a blackboard
Synonyms: 居候

Meanings for each kanji in 居候

» reside; to be; exist; live with
» climate; season; weather

Categories 居候 is a member of

Track Down pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
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Gather assemble or get together
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Mop Up to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
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Efface remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
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Beg ask to obtain free
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Recipient a person who receives something
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Borrower someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 居候

Sample Sentences for 居候

He always seems to be living rent-free in somebody's house.

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