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[こそどろ()]
kosodoro
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[コソどろ()]
kosodoro

Root Words:

[こそ + どろ()]
koso + doro

English Meaning(s) for こそ泥

noun
  1. sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar

Definition and Synonyms for こそ泥

Pilferer a thief who steals without using violence
Synonyms: こそ泥, 空き巣狙い, 鼠賊

Meanings for each kanji in こそ泥

» mud; mire; adhere to; be attached to

Categories こそ泥 is a member of

Stealer a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
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Sample Sentences for こそ泥

The burglar was caught in the act of prying open the window.

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