noun
evil thief; wicked robber
Obsolete term for a villainous thief or robber; not used in modern Japanese. Found only in historical or literary contexts.
古文書には「奸盗を捕らえる」といった表現が見られる。
In old documents, expressions like 'capture the wicked robber' can be found.
Modern common word for thief or bandit; 奸盗 is an archaic, more morally charged term.
Compound of 奸 (wicked, cunning) and 盗 (thief, steal). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is obsolete.