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Meaning of こそ泥(こそどろ) in Japanese

こそ泥
Kana Reading
こそどろ
Romaji
kosodoro
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar
    Example sentence
    そのこそ泥こじ開けている現場捕まった。 The burglar was caught in the act of prying open the window.

Examples of こそ泥, こそどろ in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

8 strokes

mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to

On'Yomi: デイ, ナイ, デ, ニ

Kun'Yomi: どろ

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