noun
propensity to steal; kleptomania
Refers to a habitual tendency or compulsion to steal, ranging from a bad habit to a clinical condition. Often used in psychological or criminological contexts.
彼は盗癖があるため、何度も捕まっている。
He has been caught many times because of his propensity to steal.
盗癖は精神的な問題と見なされることもある。
Kleptomania is sometimes regarded as a psychological issue.