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忍びない

Reading

Kana: しのびない
Romaji: shinobinai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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1

cannot bring oneself (to do, etc.)

See also: 忍ぶ

Kanji

Readings: ニン、 しの.ぶ、 しの.ばせる
Meanings: endure, bear, put up with, conceal, secrete, spy, sneak

Example Sentences

そんな場面(ばめん)()るに(しの)びなかった。
➥I couldn't bear to see such a scene.
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尾羽(おは)()()らした(かれ)姿(すがた)()るのは(しの)びないね。
➥It's really unbearable to see him looking so down-and-out.
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