盗む

盗む

ぬすむ

To steal, to rob

N4verb·nusumu

How to remember it

ぬすむ — picture a thief slyly slipping something 'nu-su' into his sleeve.

Example sentences

  • 誰かが私の財布を盗んだ。

    だれかがわたしのさいふをぬすんだ。

    Someone stole my wallet.

  • 彼は店から商品を盗んで捕まった。

    かれはみせからしょうひんをぬすんでつかまった。

    He was caught stealing goods from the shop.

Usage

Takes を for the stolen item; past tense is 盗んだ.

Related words

泥棒盗人奪う略奪

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