盗
Kanji · N2
盗 / steal
Kanji for steal, rob, or pilfer.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | トウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ぬす.む、ぬす.み | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
盗 carries the meaning steal, rob, or pilfer.
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Common compounds with 盗
盗撮とうさつsneak photography / non-consensual photography / peeping photos
窃盗せっとうtheft / stealing / larceny
盗賊とうぞくthief / robber / burglar
盗聴とうちょうinterception / wiretap / bug
盗品とうひんstolen goods / stolen article / loot
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