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窃
On'yomi
セツ
SETSU
Kun'yomi
ぬす.む・ひそ.か
nusumu / hisoka
stealth · steal · secret · private · hushed
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hole and cut. Cutting from hole.
Symbolism
Theft, steal, secretly. Represents stealing.
Component Breakdown
窃=
穴切
hole + 切
Words & Expressions
Words written with 窃
窃盗せっとうlarceny
Four-Character Compounds
窃盗の罪
せっとうのつみ
The crime of theft; The offense of stealing from others
Other kanji with the same meaning
“stealth”
“steal”
“secret”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 窃 mean in Japanese?
窃 means stealth, steal, secret, private, hushed.
How do you read 窃?
On'yomi: セツ (SETSU). Kun'yomi: ぬす.む、ひそ.か (nusumu, hisoka).
How many strokes does 窃 have?
窃 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 穴 (cave).
Is 窃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
窃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stealth, steal, secret, private, hushed. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.