Japanese

しんねん
Meaning: belief; conviction; faith
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

信
念

Example sentences

He pushed forward on his own path with strong conviction.
彼は最後まで自分の信念を貫いた。
He stuck to his beliefs until the end.
彼は自分の信念を曲げることはなかった。
He never yielded his beliefs.
彼は自分の信念を曲げてまで、相手に妥協した。
He compromised with the other party even to the point of bending his own beliefs.
彼は己が信念を貫いた。
He stuck to his own beliefs.
何があっても、私の信念は揺るぐことはない。
No matter what happens, my beliefs will never waver.
彼は自分の信念を信じて、脇目も振らずに突っ走った。
Believing in his convictions, he pushed forward without looking back.
彼は確固たる信念を持って、困難に立ち向かった。
He faced difficulties with a firm belief.
彼は何があっても揺るがない、不動の信念を持っている。
He has an unwavering, steadfast belief no matter what happens.
彼の信念は全くぶれなかった。
His convictions did not waver at all.

Usage Notes

Refers to a firm belief or principle that guides one's actions. Often used in the context of someone sticking to their ideals.

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