Japanese

じる

しんじる
Meaning: to believe; to trust
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 信じる 信じない
Polite 信じます 信じません
Past 信じた 信じなかった
Polite + Past 信じました 信じませんでした
Te-form 信じて 信じなくて
Potential 信じられる 信じられない
Passive 信じられる 信じられない
Causative 信じさせる 信じさせない
Imperative 信じろ 信じるな

Handwriting

信
じ
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Example sentences

Believing in yourself is the most important thing.
確かな証拠がなければ、信じられない。
If there is no certain evidence, I can't believe it.
明るい未来を信じて努力を続ける。
I will continue to work hard, believing in a bright future.
二人の愛は永遠に続くと信じていた。
I believed their love would last forever.
彼は自分の信じる道を歩んでいる。
He is walking the path he believes in.
いつか夢が叶うと信じている。
I believe that my dream will come true someday.
彼は本人の言を信じた。
He believed the person's own words.
三度目の正直という言葉を信じて、もう一度挑戦した。
Believing in the saying 'third time's a charm', I tried once more.
黒い猫が前を横切るのは、不吉な予兆だと信じられている。
It is believed that a black cat crossing in front of you is an ominous sign.
彼は困難を恐れず、自分の信じる道を突き進んだ。
He pushed forward on the path he believed in, without fearing difficulties.

Usage Notes

Expresses a firm conviction or trust in someone or something.

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