強盗
ごうとう
goutou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
強盗 (ごうとう (goutou)) means "Robbery". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Robbery
Also : Robber · Burglary · Mugger
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Example Sentences
強盗事件が街で増加しているので、注意が必要だ。
ごうとうじけんがまちでぞうかしているので、ちゅういがひつようだ。
Armed robbery is increasing in the city, so caution is needed.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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