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Japanese
Etymology
The 連用形 (ren'yōkei, “continuative or stem form”) of the verb 忍ぶ (shinobu, “to put up with, to bear quietly, to endure; to hide, to conceal oneself; to sneak, to move quietly and secretly”).[1][2]
Pronunciation
Noun
忍び • (shinobi)
- the act of putting up with, enduring, bearing
- a secret or private visit or meeting
- sneaking; hiding
- stealth
- Clipping of 忍びの術 (shinobi no jutsu, “stealth technique”). Synonym of 忍術 (“ninjutsu”).
- Clipping of 忍びの者 (shinobi no mono, “stealthy one”). Synonym of 忍者 (“ninja”).
- a hidden knife or sword
- a burglary
Usage notes
The spelling 忍び with the okurigana may be more common for this reading.
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