JLPT N4 Elementary

泥棒

Thief, burglar, or the act of stealing

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Other forms

泥坊 rarely used

1 Noun

Thief / Burglar

A general term for a criminal who takes another person’s property, often specifically referring to a burglar.

Example

警察が泥棒を捕まえた。

The police caught the thief.

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2 Noun, Suru-verb

Theft / Stealing

Represents the unlawful act of thievery itself.

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泥棒

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Thief, burglar, or the act of stealing

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