η
JLPT N3
Steal
Readings
Onβyomi: γγ¦ (tΕ)
Kunβyomi: γ¬γ(γ) (nusu(mu))
β’ γ¬γ(γ) β to steal, to rob, to take secretly
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ηγ
γ¬γγ
steal
ηι£
γ¨γγͺγ
theft
εΌ·η
γγγ¨γ
robbery
ηͺη
γγ£γ¨γ
larceny
ηε
γ¨γγ²γ
stolen goods
Example Sentences
貑εΈγηγΏγΎγγ
γγγ΅ γ γ¬γγΏγΎγγ
I steal a wallet.
ηι£γ§γγ
γ¨γγͺγ γ§γγ
It is theft.
εΌ·ηγ§γγ
γγγ¨γ γ§γγ
It is a robbery.
ηͺηγ§γγ
γγ£γ¨γ γ§γγ
It is larceny.
ηεγ§γγ
γ¨γγ²γ γ§γγ
They are stolen goods.
Cultural Note
βοΈ In Japanese society, η (theft) is considered a severe moral wrongdoing, not just a legal offense. Expressions like γζιγηγγ(to steal someoneβs time) show how the concept extends metaphorically to disrespecting othersβ efforts or attention.