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盗撮 (とうさつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
sneak photography ; non-consensual photography ; covert filming
Refers to secretly taking photos or videos of people without their consent, often in public places or private spaces. Carries a strong negative connotation and is associated with criminal behavior.
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He was arrested on suspicion of covert filming in the changing room.
Similar words 盗とう 聴ちょう 盗聴 refers to wiretapping or eavesdropping, while 盗撮 specifically involves visual recording.
のぞき のぞき is the act of peeping or voyeurism, often without recording; 盗撮 emphasizes the act of secretly taking photos or videos.
Etymology Compound of 盗 (steal, secretly) and 撮 (take a photo/film). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term emerged in modern Japanese to describe the act of secretly photographing or filming people.
