トウ, ぬす.む, ぬす.み

steal, rob, pilfer

JLPT3 G7 S11 F1051

The top element# is bent, open-mouthed figure + water → drool with desire for tasty food. adds dish/plate/bowl (for emphasis/clarification) → drool with desire for tasty food and take a portion → *steal* → *rob*.

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