強盗
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of robbery or burglary, often involving theft with force or threat. Used in contexts like 『強盗事件』 (gōtō jiken, 'robbery incident').
Theme
Two friends, Kenji and User, are discussing recent news about a local robbery while having coffee at a café.
強盗
ごうとう
robbery, burglary
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'gō-dō' (強盗 gōtō sounds like 'go-dough') where robbers go for dough (money) — 'Go for dough' → 強盗 (gōtō, 'robbery').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『強盗』 (gōtō, 'robbery') is a serious crime often reported in news. Japanese society emphasizes safety, so such incidents are relatively rare compared to some other countries, but they are taken very seriously by law enforcement.
Forms
Base: 強盗Base noun form. Refers to the act of robbery or burglary, often involving theft with force or threat. Used in contexts like 『強盗事件』 (gōtō jiken, 'robbery incident').