JLPT N1

steal; secret; private

Item 341 of 642 | 9 strokes | Radical: 穴 (hole)

Readings

On'yomiセツ
Kun'yomiぬす.む

Mnemonic

Sneaking through a HOLE to STEAL in secret.

Example Words

窃盗 (せっとう) theft
窃取 (せっしゅ) stealing
窃む (ぬすむ) to steal