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[とう(盗)·ちょう(聴)]
touchou
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 盗聴

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. interception (email); wiretap; bug
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Definition and Synonyms for 盗聴

Tap the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
Synonyms: 傍受, 盗み聞き, 盗聴
Tap tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
Synonyms: 傍受, 盗聴

Meanings for each kanji in 盗聴

» steal; rob; pilfer
» listen; headstrong; naughty; careful inquiry

Categories 盗聴 is a member of

Investigation the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
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Listen In listen without the speaker's knowledge
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Sample Sentences for 盗聴

Nixon was caught lying because he bugged his own office.
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You don't need to worry about wiretapping.
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Parliament members had a raucous argument over the Wiretapping Law.
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