すり Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordJLPTN4Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000 Meanings
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noun
pickpocket
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a person who steals from pockets or bags in public places.
Rare kanji form; the reading is a jukujikun.
Kanji
児newborn babe, child, young of animals
Similar words
- 泥棒
泥棒 is a general term for thief or burglar, while すり specifically refers to a pickpocket who steals directly from a person's clothing or bag.
- 万引き
万引き is shoplifting, stealing goods from a store, whereas すり steals from individuals in public.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 掏る (する, 'to pickpocket'), with the nominalized form すり. The kanji 掏摸 and 掏児 are jukujikun readings applied to the word.
