目を盗む めをぬすむ Meanings Expression, Godan verb to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents) (as 〜の目を盗んで) Kanji 目 eye. Read as め. 盗 steal. Read as ぬすむ. Word lists Idioms Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists