Vocabulary

What does 空き巣 (あきす, akisu) mean?

空き巣 (あきす, akisu) means empty nest.

Quick facts
Readingあきす
Romajiakisu
Part of speechnoun
あきす
akisu

empty nest

  1. 1noun empty nest
  2. 2noun empty house; empty home
  3. 3noun burglary (of an empty house); burglar (who targets empty houses); sneak thief

Also written: 空巣、明き巣

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