盗む

To steal physical objects or abstract ideas, or to do something secretly.

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Other forms

盗みます polite form

盗んで te-form

盗んだ past tense

盗まれる passive

偸む rare kanji

1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To steal (an object)

Refers to the act of taking someone else’s property without permission or consent.

Example

誰かが私の財布を盗んだ。

Someone stole my wallet.

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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To steal (an idea or technique)

Describes appropriating abstract concepts like techniques, ideas, or artistic styles from others.

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3 Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To do something secretly or in a spare moment

Indicates performing an action secretly to avoid detection or seizing a brief opportunity within a busy schedule.

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盗む

ぬすむ

To steal physical objects or abstract ideas, or to do something secretly.

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