窃 — stealth, steal, secret
Learn the correct stroke order for 窃 (stealth), a 9-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 窃 (stealth) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 穴.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 窃 is #1871, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 窃 have?
The kanji 窃 (stealth) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 窃?
窃 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 窃 mean?
窃 means: stealth, steal, secret, private, hushed. On'yomi readings: セツ. Kun'yomi readings: ぬす.む, ひそ.か.
What JLPT level is 窃?
窃 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.