shinobi
English edit
Etymology edit
From Japanese 忍び (しのび, shinobi), from 忍ぶ (しのぶ, shinobu, “to conceal oneself”).
Noun edit
shinobi (plural shinobi or shinobis)
- A male ninja.
Synonyms edit
Coordinate terms edit
- kunoichi (a female ninja)
- ninja (a warrior that practices ninjitsu)
- ninjutsu/ninjitsu (the martial art of a ninja)
Related terms edit
See also edit
Japanese edit
Romanization edit
shinobi