expression, Godan verb

Idiomatic expression. As 〜の目を盗んで.
  1. to do without being seen (by), to do behind (someone's) back, to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
目を盗む めをぬすむ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)
steal, rob, pilfer
ぬす.む トウ (7th, N3)
next, order, sequence
つぎ ジ つ.ぐ (3rd, N3)
two-stroke water radical or ice radical (no. 15)
ヒョウ こおり (Kentei 1)
lack, gap, fail
ケツ か.ける ケン (4th, N3)
knife, wrapping enclosure(勹) variant
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
dish, a helping, plate
さら ベイ (3rd, N2)