The act of taking someone else's property without permission; theft or stealing.
昨夜、コンビニで盗みがあり、財布が数点なくなった。
There was a theft at the convenience store last night; several wallets went missing.
彼は財布を盗んだと疑われ、盗みの容疑で逮捕された。
He was suspected of stealing a wallet and was arrested on theft charges.
盗みを働くのではなく、正当な方法で収入を得るべきだ。
Instead of committing theft, you should earn income by legitimate means.