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盗聴

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 盗聴

うちょう
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
~の Adj.
Freq #17823
1

interception (email); wiretap; bug

Examples
国会は、盗聴法案を巡ってまさに侃々諤々の体であった。
Parliament members had a raucous argument over the Wiretapping Law.

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 1051
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

steal
rob
pilfer

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬす.む
ぬす.み
17 strokes
Frequency: 781
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

listen
headstrong
naughty
careful inquiry

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
テイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
ゆる.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きく
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