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How to say "Patience" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "patience", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
辛抱
しんぼう (shinbō)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
忍耐
にんたい (nintai)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "patience" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 辛抱 and 忍耐.
In Japanese, 辛抱 (しんぼう (shinbō)) is typically associated with "patience; endurance; perseverance" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to enduring difficulties or hardships with patience and perseverance.
On the other hand, 忍耐 (にんたい (nintai)) maps to "patience; endurance; perseverance" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to patience, endurance, or perseverance in enduring pain, anger, or hardship without giving up. Often used as 忍耐強い. A literal translation of "patience" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "辛抱"
不景気な時期ですが、今は辛抱の時です。
It is a recession period, but now is the time for patience.
Bilingual Context for "忍耐"
厳しいトレーニングを乗り越えるためには、強い_______力が必要です。
In order to overcome harsh training, strong power of endurance is required.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "不景気な時期ですが、今は ＿＿＿ の時です。" (Meaning: "It is a recession period, but now is the time for patience.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "辛抱" fits here because it means "patience; endurance; perseverance" in the context of: "It is a recession period, but now is the time for patience.". "忍耐" represents "patience; endurance; perseverance".