Translation of Japanese word "信じる" to English
信じる
しんじる
[shinjiru]
IPA: /ɕinɟɯɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing).
How to use
信じる (shinjiru) — 'to believe / trust'. Group 2. 神を信じる — believe in God. 自分を信じる — believe in oneself. 信じられない — unbelievable / can't believe it.
🇬🇧 English
to believe / trust
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 信じる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しんじる
Romaji Transcription: shinjiru
Example Sentences
私は彼を信じる。
わたしはかれをしんじる。
I believe him.
彼は彼女の言葉を信じる。
かれはかのさきのことばをしんじる。
He believes her words.
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Common phrases
- 自分を信じる— to believe in oneself
- 信じられない— unbelievable
Frequency rank: #400 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "信じる" means "to believe / trust" in English.
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The word "信じる" is read as "しんじる" (shinjiru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Believing someone's words is very important.".
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