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What does 盗む (ぬすむ, nusumu) mean?

盗む (ぬすむ, nusumu) means to steal.

Quick facts
Readingぬすむ
Romajinusumu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
ぬすむ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnusumu

to steal

GenkiGenki 21
  1. 1godan verb · transitive to steal
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to watch and learn
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to do stealthily
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to do during scant time
  5. 5godan verb · transitive to steal a base

Example sentences

  • My wallet was stolen at the station.

  • Someone stole my bicycle.

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