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盗
Steal, Theft
ぬす-む (nusu-mu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Japan has one of the world's lowest crime rates, but you'll still see signs warning against 盗難 (theft) at bicycle parking areas and train stations.
Memory Trick
Imagine a THIEF quietly taking a bicycle in the middle of the night. The act of STEALING is 盗.
Readings
Onyomi: トウ (tou)
Kunyomi: ぬす-む (nusu-mu)
Example Words
盗む
ぬすむ (nusumu)
To steal
盗難
とうなん (tounan)
Theft
強盗
ごうとう (goutou)
Robbery
盗作
とうさく (tousaku)
Plagiarism
Example Sentence
自転車が 盗まれました。
じてんしゃが ぬすまれました。
jitensha ga nusumaremashita
My bicycle was stolen.