トウ, ぬす.む

thief, to steal

JLPT0 G13 S0 F5000

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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