N3
しんねん (shinnen)
信念
belief; conviction; faith; strong principle held
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a strong belief, conviction, faith, or principle held firmly in one's mind, which guides one's actions. Often used as 信念を貫く (stick to one's principles) or 信念を持つ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Strong principle! Conviction! S-So you have a firm principle to 'make Haruka-san the happiest wife in the universe'?! ...っ, Keep that conviction for life!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しんねん（信念）よ！『一生ハルカさんだけを幸せにする』っていうあんたのその信念、本当に熱くて大好き…じゃなくて、上司として高く評価してるわ！その熱い信念、死ぬまで貫き通しなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
いかなる弾圧や批判に直面しても、彼は自分の_______を曲げることなく、平和運動の先頭に立ち続けました。
No matter what oppression or criticism he faced, he never bent his beliefs, continuing to stand at the head of the peace movement.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "信念"!
社会的な成功よりも、自分の_______に従って地道な活動を続ける彼を、周囲は深くリスペクトしていました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 固く信じる心「信念」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『自分の信念に従う！美しいわね！あんたが私を「生涯の姫」として愛し抜くという信念についても、1ミリの揺らぎもなく実行しなさい！』
English: Since it represents a firmly held principle or faith, 'belief/conviction' (shinnen) is correct. Haruka: 'Following one's own belief! Beautiful! Regarding even your belief of loving me as a "princess for life", execute it without an ounce of shaking!'
English: Since it represents a firmly held principle or faith, 'belief/conviction' (shinnen) is correct. Haruka: 'Following one's own belief! Beautiful! Regarding even your belief of loving me as a "princess for life", execute it without an ounce of shaking!'
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