居い空あき

noun

burglary while occupants are present; burglar who targets occupied homes

Refers to a break-in where the residents are at home, as opposed to 空き巣 (burglary of an empty house). Often used in crime contexts.

See also: 空き巣

• 居い空あき被ひ害がいが増ふえているので、在ざい宅たく時じも鍵かぎをかけるようにしている。

  Because burglaries while people are home are increasing, I make sure to lock the door even when I'm in.

• 警けい察さつは居い空あき犯はんの手て口ぐちについて注ちゅう意いを呼よびかけた。

  The police warned about the methods of burglars who target occupied homes.