Japanese

しのぶ
Meaning: to remember fondly; to reminisce; to commemorate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 偲ぶ 偲ばない
Polite 偲びます 偲びません
Past 偲んだ 偲ばなかった
Polite + Past 偲びました 偲びませんでした
Te-form 偲んで 偲ばなくて
Potential 偲べる 偲べない
Passive 偲ばれる 偲ばれない
Causative 偲ばせる 偲ばせない
Causative + Passive 偲ばされる 偲ばされない
Imperative 偲べ 偲ぶな

Handwriting

偲
ぶ

Example sentences

I visited a place associated with my late teacher to remember him.
仏前に手を合わして、亡くなった祖父を偲んだ。
I put my hands together before the Buddhist altar and remembered my late grandfather.

Usage Notes

Used when recalling the past, people who have passed away, or distant places with affection and respect. Distinct from '忍ぶ' (to endure/hide).

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