空き巣

あきす

empty nest; empty house; empty home; burglary (of an empty house)

common word Also written 空巣、明き巣

Meaning

n
empty nest
n
empty house; empty home
n abbreviation
burglary (of an empty house); burglar (who targets empty houses); sneak thief; prowler

Example sentences

空巣にやられた。

Our house was robbed while we were away.
トムは空き巣を捕まえた。

Tom caught an intruder in his house.
空き巣に入られたんだ。

Our house was robbed while we were away.