Meaning

Primary

Robber

Alternative

Burglar

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I don't know why a mud pole is a robber, but for some reason it is. Just imagine a robber covering himself in mud and standing behind a pole to hide, then jump out, then rob you of everything you've got.

Reading

どろぼう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is plus the reading for put together.

Context

Context Sentences

泥棒になるためのトレーニングは、ブートキャンプ並にハードです。

The training to become a burglar is as hard as boot camp.

Kanji Composition