ひったくり
ひったくり
noun
purse snatching; snatch theft
1.
purse snatching; bag snatching; snatch theft
The crime of grabbing someone's bag or belongings and running away, typically committed on the street. Also refers to the person who commits this crime.
Usage
Can refer to both the crime itself and the person committing it. Derived from the verb ひったくる (to snatch away). A common street crime in urban areas, often committed by someone on a bicycle or motorcycle targeting pedestrians.
Common collocations
- ひったくりに遭う (to be a victim of snatching)
- ひったくり被害 (snatch theft damage/victimization)
- ひったくり犯 (snatch thief — refers specifically to the criminal)
- ひったくり防止 (snatch theft prevention)
Similar words
- スリ: pickpocketing — stealthily taking items from pockets or bags without the victim noticing
- 置き引き: theft of unattended belongings — taking bags or items left momentarily