信じる

しんじる

To believe, trust

N3verb·shinjiru

How to remember it

信 (trust) verb — to place trust in something or someone.

Example sentences

  • 彼の言葉を信じる。

    かれのことばをしんじる。

    I believe his words.

  • 夢を信じて進む。

    ゆめをしんじてすすむ。

    I believe in my dream and move forward.

Usage

Ichidan verb; takes を for the thing believed; negative antonym is 疑う (to doubt).

Related words

信仰信頼信用疑う

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