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VocabJLPT N3

thief

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. thief
2. burglar
3. theft

This noun refers to a thief or burglar, someone who steals things. It can be used literally to describe a criminal or figuratively in expressions to humorously accuse someone of taking something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, is it true there was a break-in at the house next door?

Sentence 2

"Don't chase after a thief," our teacher told us.

Sentence 3

I was worried I'd forgotten to lock up, and I even dreamed about a burglar.

Sentence 4

Something feels off — the window's open a crack. Could it be a burglar?

Sentence 5

If someone broke into your house, you should just run, right?