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忍 kanji: meaning “endure”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
endure
On'yomi
ニン
Kun'yomi
しの・ぶ、しの・ばせる

Picture story to remember 忍

A steady heart (心) can endure even a blade (刀) hovering above it.

Parts in this story:心, 刀

How to write 忍: stroke order

忍 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 忍

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Kanji that share parts with 忍.