Definition of (しのぶ)

しの

しのぶ

shinobu

noun
1.
squirrel's foot fern (Davallia mariesii)(usually kana)
2.
Lepisorus thunbergianus (species of fern)(usually kana)
See also:軒忍
3.
color of clothing layers under one's overcoat (light green on blue)
See also:襲の色目
4.
ancient women's hairstyle(abbreviation)
See also:忍髷
5.
clothing patterned using squirrel's foot fern(abbreviation)
See also:忍摺
Other readings:
しのぶ《荵》
シノブ
Related Kanji
endure, bear, put up with, conceal, secrete, spy, sneak
hare's foot fern