盗難
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Noun meaning 'theft' or 'robbery'. It is a compound of 『盗』 (tou, 'steal') and 『難』 (nan, 'difficulty / Disaster'), indicating a criminal act of stealing. Usage example: 『盗難に遭いました』 (Tounan ni aimashita, 'I was a victim of theft.').
Theme
At a community safety meeting, User and their neighbor Tanaka discuss recent incidents in their neighborhood.
盗難
とうなん
theft, robbery
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of 'toe-nan' (sounds like 'toe man') stealing your shoes! 『盗』 (tou, 'steal') + 『難』 (nan, 'difficulty / Disaster') → 盗難 (tounan, 'theft / Robbery'). A 'toe-nan' disaster of stealing!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『盗難』 (tounan) is a common term in news and insurance contexts. It's important to report thefts promptly, and many public places have signs warning against 『盗難注意』 (tounan chuui, 'beware of theft').
Forms
Base: 盗難Noun meaning 'theft' or 'robbery'. It is a compound of 『盗』 (tou, 'steal') and 『難』 (nan, 'difficulty / Disaster'), indicating a criminal act of stealing. Usage example: 『盗難に遭いました』 (Tounan ni aimashita, 'I was a victim of theft.').