Japanese

ごうとう
Meaning: robbery; robber
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

強
盗

Example sentences

The police are chasing the robber who attacked the bank.
彼は強盗と格闘して、ついにそれを取り押さえた。
He grappled with the robber and finally subdued him.
昨夜、近くの民家に強盗が押し入る事件が発生した。
Last night, an incident occurred where a robber broke into a nearby house.
強盗は店員をナイフで嚇した
The robber threatened the clerk with a knife.

Usage Notes

Refers both to the act of robbery through force/threat and to the person committing it.

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