lodger who pays nothing for room and board
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Noun, Participle, Verb, Intransitive
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lodger who pays nothing for room and board, freeloader, sponger
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息子が仕事を見つけるまで、しばらく居候させてあげることにした。
I decided to let my son stay as a freeloader until he finds a job.
居候生活は楽ではないが、家賃を払わなくていいのは助かる。
Living as a freeloader isn't easy, but not having to pay rent is a help.
大学を卒業した後、しばらく実家に居候させてもらいました。
After graduating from university, I freeloaded at my parents' home for a while.
居候の身でありながら、彼は家事を全く手伝おうとしません。
Despite being a freeloader, he doesn't try to help with any housework.
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