Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Endurance, patience, perseverance

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person standing tall amidst adversity, enduring hardships with patience and perseverance. They use their inner strength to overcome challenges and move forward.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '忍' is frequently included in JLPT materials at the N1 level. It is vital to learn the various readings and meanings associated with this character to perform well in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は忍耐力がある。

  He has endurance.

  かれはにんたいりょくがある。

  kare wa nintairyoku ga aru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼女は辛い状況に忍耐できる。

  She can endure difficult situations.

  かのじょはつらいじょうきょうににんたいできる。

  kanojo wa tsurai jōkyō ni nintai dekiru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は忍び足で進んだ。

  He advanced stealthily.

  かれはしのびあしですすんだ。

  kare wa shinobiashi de susunda.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '忍' is an important character often tested in the higher levels of JLPT.
• It can have various meanings related to endurance, patience, and perseverance.
• In compounds, the kanji '忍' is commonly used to indicate stealth or hidden actions.
• Understanding the nuances of the kunyomi 'しのぶ' and 'おさえる' is essential for using the kanji correctly.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '忍' is not commonly used in names, but it can be found in some given names, representing traits like patience or strength of character.