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Japanese

ふほうしんにゅう
Meaning: unlawful entry; trespassing; illegal intrusion
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom

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Example

防犯カメラの映像に、不法侵入の痕跡が残っていた。
Traces of an unlawful entry remained in the security-camera footage.

Usage Notes

Describes entering another person’s property or building without legal permission. In everyday speech, trespassing is often the simpler term.

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