忍

荵

Reading

Kana: しのぶ

Romaji: shinobu

Definitions

noun

1

Davallia mariesii (species of fern)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

Lepisorus thunbergiana (species of fern)

See also: 軒忍

3

color of clothing layers under one's overcoat (light green on blue)

See also: 襲の色目

4

ancient women's hairstyle

Note: abbreviation

See also: 忍髷

5

clothing patterned using the fern Davallia mariesii

Note: abbreviation

See also: 忍摺

Kanji

忍

Readings: ニン、 しの.ぶ、 しの.ばせる

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

荵

Readings: ニン、 ジン、 しのぶ

Meaning: hare's foot fern

Example Sentences

忍耐力(にんたいりょく)がありません。

➥I have no patience.

堪忍袋(かんにんぶくろ)の緒(いとぐち)が切(き)れる。

➥My patience has come to the breaking point.

こっそり家(いえ)に忍(しの)び込(こ)む。

➥I steal into the house.

忍者(にんじゃ)ごっこをしよう。

➥Let's make believe we are ninja.

彼(かれ)は大変(たいへん)忍耐(にんたい)強(つよ)かった。

➥He was patience itself.

彼(かれ)の忍耐(にんたい)も限界(げんかい)にきた。

➥His patience is worn out.