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忍ぶ
shinobu
Description
「忍ぶ」は、つらいことや苦しいことを、じっと我慢する時に使う言葉です。
"忍ぶ" is a word used when quietly enduring something painful or difficult.
また、人に見つからないように、こっそり何かをするという意味もあります。
Also, it means to do something secretly so that others do not notice.
Meanings
忍ぶshinobu
to endure, to bear patiently
つらい日々を忍んで生きた。
Endured painful days and lived on.
忍ぶshinobu
to hide oneself, to do secretly
人目を忍んで会いに行った。
Went to meet secretly, avoiding being seen.
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Notes
- Nuance
Sense of enduring is somewhat literary; 我慢する is far more common in daily speech.
- Etymology
The kanji 忍 combines 刃 (blade) over 心 (heart), suggesting bearing pain.
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