人目を盗む ひとめをぬすむ Meanings Expression, Godan verb to do without being seen; to do behind others' backs; to do secretly; to do without the knowledge of others (usu. adverbially as 人目を盗んで) See also: 目を盗む (めをぬすむ). Kanji 人 person. Read as ひと. 目 eye 盗 steal. Read as ぬすむ. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists