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Meaning of 忍び(しのび) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

忍び
Kana Reading
しのび
Romaji
shinobi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    stealth
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    travelling incognito (traveling)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    ninjutsu
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    ninja
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sneak theft; sneak thief
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    tolerance

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

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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