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What is the Kanji for 'Steal'? | 窃

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Steal', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Steal' is 窃.

    kanji

    窃

    Meaning

    Steal

    Reading

    kunyomiぬす

    nusu

    ひそ

    hiso

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    Parts

    切Cut 穴Hole

    Radical

    穴

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1983

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 窃

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    切

    Meaning

    Cut

    kanji

    穴

    Meaning

    Hole

Kanji Related to 窃 Through the Part 穴

These 9 kanji contain the part 穴 as well.

    kanji

    窒

    Meaning

    Choke, Plug up

    kanji

    窓

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    窯

    Meaning

    Kiln

    kanji

    空

    Meaning

    Sky, Empty

    kanji

    窮

    Meaning

    Hard up, Be in extremity

    kanji

    窟

    Meaning

    Cavern

    kanji

    売

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    突

    Meaning

    Stab, Dash

    kanji

    究

    Meaning

    Research

Learn the Kanji 窃

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 窃 mean?

窃 means 'Steal'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.