N I N P Ô

 

 

NIN / shino(bu):


a) to bear, endure, tolerate, suffer patiently, stand, put up with
b) to perform by stealth, practise the art of making oneself invisible
c) conceal oneself, hide, steal one's way to (a lover)
d) art of mystification


special readings of shinobu:

- to endure yourself
- living on the edge


upper part: JIN / ha

- blade, edge (part for cutting)


lower part: SHIN / kokoro

a) heart, mind, emotions, thoughts
b) spirit, soul
c) attention
d) true heart, sincerity
e) meaning, essence, answer to a riddle


HÔ / nori: a) law, rule, principles (of an art)
b) method, way, manner, system
c) religious (buddhist) tenets