Japanese Word · Intermediate
目を盗む
to do without being seen (by)
Pronunciation: say 目を盗む
Meaning
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
Example
母の目を盗んで漫画を読む
to read manga when one's mother isn't looking
Practice tips
- Practice 目を盗む out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.