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盗

盗 — steal, rob, pilfer

Learn the correct stroke order for 盗 (steal), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ぬす.むnusumu、ぬす.みnusumi
Strokes11
Radical皿
Frequency#1051
Meaningssteal, rob, pilfer

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

強盗ごうとうrobber; muggernoun
窃盗せっとうtheft; stealing; larcenynoun
盗みぬすみstealing; theftnoun
盗むぬすむto stealverb
盗作とうさくplagiarism; plagiarised worknoun
盗賊とうぞくthief; robber; burglarnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 盗 (steal) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 皿.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 盗 is #1051, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

強盗ごうとう — robber; mugger
窃盗せっとう — theft; stealing; larceny
盗みぬすみ — stealing; theft

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (皿)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 盗 have?

The kanji 盗 (steal) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 盗?

盗 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 盗 mean?

盗 means: steal, rob, pilfer. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: ぬす.む, ぬす.み.

What JLPT level is 盗?

盗 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.