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泥棒
dorobou
Description
泥棒は、人のお金や物をこっそり取る、悪い人のことです。
A 泥棒 is a bad person who secretly takes other people's money or belongings.
家に泥棒が入ると、とても怖いですね。
It's very scary when a 泥棒 breaks into your house.
Meanings
泥棒dorobou
a thief; a burglar; a robber
昨日、泥棒に財布を取られました。
Yesterday, my wallet was stolen by a thief.
泥棒dorobou
stealing; theft (the act)
泥棒はいけないことです。
Thieves are bad people.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
written 泥棒 (mud + staff), but the characters are ateji chosen mainly for sound.
- Nuance
everyday word for a thief; 強盗 implies using force, スリ means a pickpocket.
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