Japanese Kanji

setsu

steal · secret · private

Extended kanji · 22 strokes

Readings

  • ONセツsetsu
  • KUNぬす.むnusu
  • KUNひそ.かにhiso

Meaning

Steal, secret, private, hushed.

Stroke order for 竊

竊 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 22 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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