にんにん

Japanese

Etymology 1

For pronunciation and definitions of にんにん – see the following entry: 人々

(The following entry is uncreated: 人々.)

Etymology 2

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ɲ̟ĩɲ̟ːĩɴ]

Adverb

にんにん or ニンニン • (ninnin) 

1. (fiction) Onomatopoeia for the actions and movement of a ninja.

Usage notes

• Related is a hand gesture with the hands clasped but the index fingers pointed upwards.

See also

• どろん (doron)