こそ泥
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こそ泥
1
Abbreviation
sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
Examples
そのこそ泥は窓をこじ開けている現場を捕まった。
The burglar was caught in the act of prying open the window.
Kanji in this Word
泥
8 strokes
Frequency: 1589
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
mud
mire
adhere to
be attached to
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
デイ
ナイ
デ
ニ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
どろ
なず.む
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひじ
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