“Burglar” in Japanese
Short answer
Burglar in Japanese is “泥棒” (dorobou). Full meaning: thief, burglar, robber; theft, burglary, robbery.
Other ways to say “Burglar” in Japanese
居空き
iaki burglary (while occupants are present), burglar (of a house where occupants are present)
盗賊
touzoku thief, robber, burglar, bandit
押し入り
oshiiri breaking into, burglar
賊
zoku thief, robber, burglar; rebel, insurgent, traitor
空き巣狙い
akisunerai burglary (of an empty house), burglar (who targets empty houses), sneak thief, prowler
押し込み強盗
oshikomigoutou housebreaker, burglar
どろぼう
dorobou thief, burglar, robber; theft, burglary, robbery
ドロボウ
dorobou thief, burglar, robber; theft, burglary, robbery
泥坊
dorobou thief, burglar, robber; theft, burglary, robbery
泥ぼう
dorobou thief, burglar, robber; theft, burglary, robbery
居あき
iaki burglary (while occupants are present), burglar (of a house where occupants are present)
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