窃: the kanji for steal
窃 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means steal. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
窃 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
窃 has 1 reading 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).
セツ (setsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 窃盗せっとう · settō | theft |
| 窃取せっしゅ · sesshu | stealing |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 男は窃盗の疑いで逮捕された。Otoko wa settō no utagai de taiho sareta.The man was arrested on suspicion of theft.
- 店で窃盗事件が起きた。Mise de settō jiken ga okita.A theft occurred at the store.
- 情報を窃取したとして訴えられた。Jōhō o sesshu shita to shite uttaerareta.He was sued for stealing information.
- 窃盗は重い罪だ。Settō wa omoi tsumi da.Theft is a serious crime.
- …自転車の窃盗に気をつけよう。Jitensha no settō ni ki o tsukeyō.Watch out for bicycle theft.
Questions about 窃
How many strokes does 窃 have?
窃 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 窃?
The on readings are setsu (セツ). 窃 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 窃?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 窃
- 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.