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泥棒

Robber


Meaning

Robber, Burglar

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I don't know why a mud pole is a robber, but for some reason it is. Just imagine a robber covering himself in mud and standing behind a pole to hide, then jump out, then rob you of everything you've got.


Reading

どろぼう

Explanation

The reading is 泥 plus the reading for 棒 put together.


Context

Context Sentences

泥棒になるためのトレーニングは、ブートキャンプ並にハードです。

The training to become a burglar is as hard as boot camp.


Kanji Composition