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

Meanings

Noun
empty nest
empty house; empty home
burglary (of an empty house); burglar (who targets empty houses); sneak thief; prowlerAbbreviation

Example sentences

空巣あきすにやられた。

Our house was robbed while we were away.
空あき巣すに入はいられたんだ。

Our house was robbed while we were away.
トムは空あき巣すを捕つかまえた。

Tom caught an intruder in his house.