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信心 (しんじん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
faith ; belief ; piety ; devotion
Refers to religious faith, devout belief, or a pious attitude, often in a spiritual or moral context. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to have faith' or 'to believe devoutly'.
信しん 心じん 深ぶか い 人ひと は 毎まい 日にち 祈いの り を 欠か かさ ない 。
A devout person never misses daily prayers.
Similar words 信しん 仰こう 信仰 is a broader term for religious belief or creed, often referring to a system of faith, while 信心 emphasizes personal piety and devoutness.
信しん 念ねん 信念 refers to a strong personal conviction or belief, not necessarily religious, whereas 信心 is specifically religious faith and devotion.
Etymology Compound of 信 (しん, 'faith, trust') and 心 (しん, 'heart, mind'), literally 'believing heart'. The reading しんじん is the on'yomi for both characters.
