盗撮
とうさつ · tousatsu (also spelled tosatsu)
Sneak photography, non-consensual photography, peeping photos
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How it’s used
Used in formal contexts like news reports, legal discussions, or notices about a crime. You will see it in warnings and public safety announcements.
Commonly confused with 'satsuei' (photography), but 'tousatsu' specifically implies non-consensual or illegal photography.
Example sentences
駅で盗撮をしている人が捕まった。
A person who was taking sneaky photos at the station was caught.
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盗撮は犯罪です。
Sneak photography is a crime.
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What does 盗撮 mean?
Sneak photography, non-consensual photography, peeping photos.
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とうさつ (tousatsu). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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