Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Thief, bandit

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Kanji Story

Imagine a thief wearing a hat and a mask. He is holding a bag filled with stolen treasures. The thief moves with stealth and cunning, always ready to make a quick escape with his loot.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '賊' may appear in the higher levels of the JLPT, such as N1. It is important to be familiar with its meaning and readings, as well as its associations with theft and banditry.

Example Sentences

• 彼らは宝石を盗んだ賊です。

  They are thieves who stole the jewels.

  かれらはほうせきをぬすんだぞくです。

  karera wa houseki o nusunda zoku desu.

  Pronunciation

• 賊軍が町に攻め込んできた。

  The bandits invaded the town.

  ぞくぐんがまちにせめこんできた。

  zokugun ga machi ni semekondekita.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は有名な賊のリーダーです。

  He is the leader of a famous group of thieves.

  かれはゆうめいなぞくのリーダーです。

  kare wa yuumei na zoku no riidaa desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '賊' is an advanced level kanji that may appear in the higher levels of the JLPT.
• It has a single on'yomi reading 'ゾク', which is commonly used in compound words related to thieves or bandits.
• The kun'yomi reading 'ぞく' also means 'thief' and is used to refer to a person who steals or commits crimes.
• Be familiar with the kanji's stroke order to ensure correct writing during the exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '賊' is not commonly used in names. Its usage is mainly limited to words related to theft, crime, or bandits.