N4
どろぼう (dorobou)
泥棒
thief, burglar
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a person who steals. It is a common word used in everyday conversation about theft. While primarily indicating a criminal, it can also be used playfully in some informal contexts, though this is less common for N4 learners.
📝 Example Sentences
昨日の夜、家に泥棒が入った。
A thief broke into my house last night.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "泥棒"!
警察が_______を捕まえました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 警察は悪いことをした人、特に「泥棒」を捕まえます。
English: The police catch people who do bad things, especially 'thieves' (dorobou).
English: The police catch people who do bad things, especially 'thieves' (dorobou).
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