How to say "rob" in Japanese

• かすめる
  ichidan verb, transitive verbFor 'rob' it fits only a light, quick taking: its senses of stealing, snatching and pocketing suit swiping or pocketing something, not a serious or violent robbery.
• ぶったくる
  godan verb, transitive verbFor 'rob' it has the flavor of ripping someone off: its senses of overcharging and soaking someone point to taking money roughly or unfairly, as when a seller overcharges a customer.

Both are less common choices for 'rob': use 「かすめる」 for a light, quick taking — snatching or pocketing something — and 「ぶったくる」 for taking money roughly or unfairly, as when overcharging or ripping someone off.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• かすめるto steal
• ぶったくるto overcharge
• 取るとるto take away