Japanese Kanji

tou

thief · to steal

Jinmeiyō variant · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONトウtou
  • KUNぬす.むnusu

Meaning

Thief, to steal.

Stroke order for 盜

盜 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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