盗: the kanji for steal
盗 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means steal. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
盗 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
盗 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
トウ (tou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 盗難とうなん · tōnan | theft |
ぬすむ (nusumu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 盗むぬすむ · nusumu | to steal |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 自転車の盗難が増えている。Jitensha no tōnan ga fuete iru.Bicycle theft is increasing.
- 財布を盗まれてしまった。Saifu o nusumarete shimatta.My wallet was stolen.
- 盗難にあい、警察に届けた。Tōnan ni ai, keisatsu ni todoketa.I was robbed and reported it to the police.
- 店の商品を盗む人がいた。Mise no shōhin o nusumu hito ga ita.There was someone stealing merchandise from the store.
- 盗難を防ぐために鍵をかけた。Tōnan o fusegu tame ni kagi o kaketa.I locked it to prevent theft.
Questions about 盗
How many strokes does 盗 have?
盗 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 盗?
The on readings are tou (トウ). The kun readings are nusumu (ぬすむ).
What JLPT level is 盗?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Rules and society
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 盗
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.