Reconstruction:Proto-Japonic/sinənp-

This Proto-Japonic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Japonic

Verb

*sinənp- (infinitive *sinənpi)

  1. to suppress one's emotions, to endure, to put up with
  2. to hide

Descendants

  • Old Japanese: (sino2bu, sino2bi)
  • Proto-Ryukyuan: *sinob-
    • Northern Ryukyuan:
      • Kunigami: 忍ーびん (shinūbin)
      • Okinawan: 忍ぶん (shinubun)