JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
忍 — endure
- Reading
- ニン・しの.ぶ・しの.ばせる
- Meaning
- endure; bear; put up with; conceal; secrete; spy; sneak
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
忍 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ニン・しの.ぶ・しの.ばせる and it means endure; bear; put up with; conceal; secrete; spy; sneak. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
Frequently asked questions
What does 忍 mean in Japanese?
忍 means endure; bear; put up with; conceal; secrete; spy; sneak in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 忍 read?
忍 is read ニン・しの.ぶ・しの.ばせる. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 忍 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 忍 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 忍 in a word?
The example words below all contain 忍 and are common Japanese vocabulary.
How do I learn 忍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 忍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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