JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
盗 — steal
- Reading
- トウ・ぬす.む・ぬす.み
- Meaning
- steal; rob; pilfer
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
盗 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is トウ・ぬす.む・ぬす.み and it means steal; rob; pilfer. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
盗 appears in everyday japanese words such as 盗み (stealing), 盗難 (theft) and 強盗 (robbery).
Japanese words containing 盗
Frequently asked questions
What does 盗 mean in Japanese?
盗 means steal; rob; pilfer in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 盗 read?
盗 is read トウ・ぬす.む・ぬす.み. Reading it inside real words — 盗み and 盗難 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 盗 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 盗 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 盗 in a word?
A common word containing 盗 is 盗み (ぬすみ) — "stealing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 盗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 盗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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