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Meaning of 忍(しのぶ) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

忍, 荵
Kana Reading
しのぶ
Romaji
shinobu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Davallia mariesii (species of fern)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Lepisorus thunbergiana (species of fern)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    color of clothing layers under one's overcoat (light green on blue)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    ancient women's hairstyle
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    clothing patterned using the fern Davallia mariesii

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忍 JLPT 1

endure, bear, put up with, conceal, secrete, spy, sneak

On: ニン

Kun: しの.ぶ, しの.ばせる

7 strokes

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荵

hare's foot fern

On: ニン, ジン

Kun: しのぶ

10 strokes

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