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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of next and dish. Stealing dishes one by one.
Symbolism
Theft, steal, robbery. Represents stealing.
Component Breakdown
次 + 皿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 盗
Four-Character Compounds
盗人根性
ぬすっとこんじょう
thievish nature (character); thieving heart; cunning and greedy character
鶏鳴狗盗
けいめいくとう
person who resorts to petty tricks; person of small caliber who is only capable of petty tricks
悪木盗泉
あくぼくとうせん
a virtuous person should not commit an act that offends their moral principles no matter how hard pressed they may be
盗人上戸
ぬすびとじょうご
person who likes alcohol and sweets equally well; person who can drink much alcohol without becoming tipsy
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 盗 mean in Japanese?
盗 means steal, rob, pilfer.
How do you read 盗?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: ぬす.む、ぬす.み (nusumu, nusumi).
How many strokes does 盗 have?
盗 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 皿 (dish).
Is 盗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
盗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means steal, rob, pilfer. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.