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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

こそ泥

Reading

Kana: こそどろ
Romaji: kosodoro
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar

Note: abbreviation
See also: こそこそ泥棒

Kanji

Readings: デイ、 ナイ、 デ、 ニ、 どろ
Meanings: mud, mire, adhere to, be attached to

Example Sentence

そのこそ(どろ)(まど)をこじ()けている現場(げんば)(つか)まった。
➥The burglar was caught in the act of prying open the window.
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