居空き

いあき

burglary (while occupants are present); burglar (of a house where occupants are present)

Also written 居あき

Meaning

n
burglary (while occupants are present); burglar (of a house where occupants are present)

Example sentences

彼は居空きとして知られ、日中でも家に忍び込んで貴重品を盗むことで評判となっていた。

He was known as a burglar of houses where occupants are present and had a reputation for sneaking in and stealing valuables even during the day.