
KANJI
窃
steal
secretly, stealthily, privately, usurp
Kun'yomi
ぬすひそ
On'yomi
せつ
Example sentences
彼は窃盗の容疑で逮捕された。
He was arrested on suspicion of theft.
企業機密の窃取は、法により厳しく罰せられる。
The theft of corporate secrets is strictly punished by law.
彼は窃かに彼女への想いを胸に秘めていた。
He secretly harbored feelings for her in his heart.
Practice exercises
1
窃取
seizure; appropriation; theft
Answer
せっしゅ
2
窃
Answer
せつぬす
3
窃
Answer
stealpilferrob
4
窃盗
theft
Answer
せっとう
5
窃盗罪
crime of theft; larceny
Answer
せっとうざい
6
窃かに
secretly; stealthily; in private
Answer
ひそかに