Steal in Japanese
"steal" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "steal". 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for steal?
The most common kanji for "steal" is 盗, read as tou. It means steal, rob, pilfer. Related kanji: 窃 (steal).
How many strokes does 盗 have?
盗 has 11 strokes.