1A person who robs others; a robber or mugger who takes property from people by violence or threat (e.g. street muggers, bank robbers).
昨夜、駅前で強盗に遭って財布を取られた。
Last night I was mugged in front of the station and my wallet was taken.
銀行に押し入った強盗は逃走中に逮捕された。
The robber who broke into the bank was arrested while fleeing.
通りで刃物を持った強盗に襲われたという通報があった。
There was a report that someone had been attacked by a knife-wielding mugger on the street.
2The act of robbing — taking property from a person or premises by force or threat; includes home invasions and store robberies.
最近、近所で強盗事件が相次いでいるので気をつけてください。
Recently there have been several robberies in the neighborhood, so please be careful.
宝石店への強盗は深夜に行われたと見られている。
The robbery of the jewelry store is believed to have taken place late at night.
強盗の被害に遭った場合は、すぐに警察に連絡してください。
If you become a victim of a robbery, contact the police immediately.