しのぶ（しのぶ）Conjugation
JLPT N1 · Godan verb (Group 1) · Meaning: to endure secretly
Full conjugation table
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary form The base form — casual speech and the stem for many grammar patterns. | しのぶ | しのぶ |
| masu (polite present) Polite present/future affirmative. | しのびます | しのびます |
| masen (polite negative) Polite present negative. | しのびません | しのびません |
| mashita (polite past) Polite past affirmative. | しのびました | しのびました |
| masen deshita (polite past neg.) Polite past negative. | しのびませんでした | しのびませんでした |
| te-form The most versatile form — linking, requests, progressive and more. | しのんで | しのんで |
| ta (plain past) Plain past affirmative. | しのんだ | しのんだ |
| nai (plain negative) Plain present negative. | しのばない | しのばない |
| nakatta (plain past neg.) Plain past negative. | しのばなかった | しのばなかった |
| Potential Ability or possibility — 'can do'. | しのべる | しのべる |
| Passive Passive voice — 'to be done to'. | しのばれる | しのばれる |
| Causative Causative — 'to make/let someone do'. | しのばせる | しのばせる |
| Volitional Volitional — 'let's…' or intention. | しのぼう | しのぼう |
| Imperative Imperative — a strong command; used sparingly. | しのべ | しのべ |
| Prohibitive Prohibitive — 'don't do it!'. | しのぶな | しのぶな |
| Conditional (ba) Hypothetical 'if' — leans written. | しのべば | しのべば |
| Conditional (tara) The most versatile everyday 'if / when'. | しのんだら | しのんだら |
Example sentences
- 人目をしのんで会う。 — They meet secretly, avoiding prying eyes.
- 苦しさをじっとしのぶ。 — He silently endures the hardship.