(ふほう)(しんにゅう)

ふほうしんにゅう
noun
trespassing, unlawful entry
1. trespassing, illegal entry, unlawful intrusion
The act of entering someone's property, building, or territory without permission or legal right. A legal term commonly seen in news reports.
不法(ふほう)侵入(しんにゅう)逮捕(たいほ)された。
He was arrested for trespassing.
敷地(しきち)への不法(ふほう)侵入(しんにゅう)(ふせ)ぐためにカメラを設置(せっち)した。
Cameras were installed to prevent trespassing on the property.
深夜(しんや)学校(がっこう)不法(ふほう)侵入(しんにゅう)した(うたが)いで、(おとこ)()調(しら)べを()けている。
A man is being questioned on suspicion of illegally entering a school late at night.

USAGE:
A legal and news term. In Japanese criminal law, this corresponds to 住居(じゅうきょ)侵入(しんにゅう)(ざい) (crime of trespass). Frequently seen in news reports about break-ins and unauthorized entry.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 不法(ふほう)侵入(しんにゅう)する (to trespass)
  • 不法(ふほう)侵入(しんにゅう)(しゃ) (trespasser)
  • 不法(ふほう)侵入(しんにゅう)(うたが)い (suspicion of trespassing)
  • 不法(ふほう)侵入(しんにゅう)逮捕(たいほ)される (to be arrested for trespassing)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 侵入(しんにゅう): intrusion, entry — neutral, can be legal or illegal
  • 不法(ふほう)侵入(しんにゅう): specifically illegal entry