Quick answer
盗 is the kanji for "Rob". The most common reading is ぬす.む (nusumu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Rob
Also : Steal · Pilfer · Theft
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 盗 represents 'STEAL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of steal.
On-reading: とう — remember this sound by associating it with steal. Kun-reading: ぬす.む.
Example Sentences
盗難に遭わないよう注意します。
とうなんにあわないようちゅういします。
I'll be careful not to get robbed.
財布が盗まれました。
さいふがぬすまれました。
My wallet was stolen.
Vocabulary using 盗
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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