スリ

Alternative writings: 掏摸, 掏児
JLPT:N4
Frequency:
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A pickpocket; a person who stealthily steals wallets or items from others' pockets, often in crowded places or on trains.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

電車でスリに財布を取られた。

My wallet was taken by a pickpocket on the train.

観光地ではスリに気をつけてください。

Please watch out for pickpockets at tourist spots.

若い男性がスリの疑いで逮捕された。

A young man was arrested on suspicion of being a pickpocket.