泥棒を捕まえるために警察を呼んだ。
I called the police to catch the thief.
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Apparently, a thief broke into a neighbor's house last night.
寝ている間に、泥棒が入った。
A thief broke in while I was sleeping.
泥棒は警察に捕まった。
The thief was caught by the police.
泥棒が窓から侵入した。
The thief broke in through the window.
泥棒は窓から部屋に忍び込んだ。
The thief snuck into the house through the window.
警察は泥棒をとらえた。
The police caught the thief.
警官が泥棒を追いかけている。
The police officer is chasing the thief.
泥棒が入らないように見張りを立てた。
A lookout was posted to prevent thieves from entering.
泥棒は警察の手を逃れて街中を逃げ回った。
The thief escaped from the police and ran all around the city.
Usage Notes
Refers to both the person who steals and the act of stealing itself.
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