Pilfer in Japanese
"pilfer" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "pilfer". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
steal, rob, pilfer
Reading: tou
11 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of next and dish. Stealing dishes one by one.
What it carries
Theft, steal, robbery. Represents stealing.
Related kanji for "pilfer"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for pilfer?
The most common kanji for "pilfer" is 盗, read as tou. It means steal, rob, pilfer. Related kanji: 抜 (pilfer).
How many strokes does 盗 have?
盗 has 11 strokes.