忍ぶ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 忍ぶ
1
Intransitive verb
to conceal oneself; to hide
2
Transitive verb
to endure; to bear; to stand; to put up with
Examples
太郎は屈辱を忍んで謝罪し辞職した。
Taro had to eat dirt and resigned.
Kanji in this Word
忍
7 strokes
Frequency: 1700
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
endure
bear
put up with
conceal
secrete
spy
sneak
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ニン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しの.ぶ
しの.ばせる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おし
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