noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
night burglar
Refers to a thief who breaks in at night. Often used in news or crime contexts.
Last night, a night burglar broke into a house in the neighborhood.
The police are urging people to be aware of night burglars' methods.
cutworm; armyworm
Compound of 夜 (night) and 盗 (steal, thief). The reading やとう is a straightforward combination of the on'yomi of each character.