家いえを空あける

expression, ichidan verb

be away from home; be out of the house

Describes the state of not being at home, often for a period of time. Can be used for short absences or longer trips.

• 週しゅう末まつは家いえを空あけることが多おおい。

  I'm often away from home on weekends.

• 長ちょう期き間かん家いえを空あけるときは、新しん聞ぶんを止とめてください。

  When you're away from home for a long time, please stop the newspaper delivery.