VocabJLPT N2
thief
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. thief
  2. 2. robber
  3. 3. Banditry
A noun referring to a thief or bandit, especially one who steals through force or operates in a group. It often appears in historical stories, fantasy settings, or literature to describe criminals who rob people or raid villages.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Someone in the neighborhood shouted, "The thief got away!" right at the front door.

Sentence 2

My kid asked, "What do we do if a thief comes?" and I didn't know what to say.

Sentence 3

I think notifications are the thief that steals my focus.

Sentence 4

The security footage showed the shadow of a thief.

Sentence 5

"What would you do if you ran into a thief?" — don't just spring that on me.