居空き

いあき

Also written 居あき

Meanings

1. Noun burglary (while occupants are present); burglar (of a house where occupants are present) See also: 空き巣 (あきす).

Kanji

• 居 reside. Read as い.
• 空 sky. Read as あき.

Example sentences

• 彼は居空きとして知られ、日中でも家に忍び込んで貴重品を盗むことで評判となっていた。
  He was known as a burglar of houses where occupants are present and had a reputation for sneaking in and stealing valuables even during the day.

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