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忍

忍 — endure, bear, put up with

Learn the correct stroke order for 忍 (endure), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school7 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ニンnin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しの.ぶshinobu、しの.ばせるshinobaseru
Strokes7
Radical心
Frequency#1700
Meaningsendure, bear, put up with, conceal, secrete, spy, sneak

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

残忍ざんにんbrutal; cruel; mercilessna-adjective
忍ぶしのぶto conceal oneself; to hideverb
忍者にんじゃninja; person trained in ninjutsu and employed for covert purposes in feudal Japannoun
忍耐にんたいendurance; perseverance; patiencenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 忍 (endure) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 心.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 忍 is #1700, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

残忍ざんにん — brutal; cruel; merciless
忍ぶしのぶ — to conceal oneself; to hide
忍者にんじゃ — ninja; person trained in ninjutsu and employed for covert purposes in feudal Japan

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 忍 have?

The kanji 忍 (endure) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 忍?

忍 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 忍 mean?

忍 means: endure, bear, put up with, conceal, secrete, spy, sneak. On'yomi readings: ニン. Kun'yomi readings: しの.ぶ, しの.ばせる.

What JLPT level is 忍?

忍 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.