noun

shinobi

Shinobi (noun) means a male ninja, especially in traditional Japanese history and fiction. Example: “The film follows a shinobi trained in stealth and combat.”

noun

A male ninja, especially in traditional Japanese history and fiction.

"The film follows a shinobi trained in stealth and combat."

Word forms

shinobi plural, shinobis plural

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Etymology

From Japanese 忍び (shinobi), related to 忍ぶ (shinobu, "to conceal oneself").

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for shinobi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shinobi” mean?

The word “shinobi” means a male ninja, especially in traditional Japanese history and fiction.

How do you use “shinobi” in a sentence?

Here is “shinobi” used in a sentence: “The film follows a shinobi trained in stealth and combat.”

What part of speech is “shinobi”?

“Shinobi” is a noun.

Where does the word “shinobi” come from?

The word “shinobi” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 忍び (shinobi), related to 忍ぶ (shinobu, "to conceal oneself").

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