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[しん()·ねん()]
shinnen
noun

English Meaning(s) for 信念

noun
  1. belief; faith; conviction

Definition and Synonyms for 信念

Faith loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person
Synonyms: , 信念, 信義, 忠義, 忠誠
Belief any cognitive content held as true
Synonyms: 信念, 信条, 意見, 所信, 確信
Strong Belief an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
Synonyms: 信念, 信条, 定見, 確信
Trust complete confidence in a person or plan etc
Synonyms: 信念, 信用, 信頼
Creed any system of principles or beliefs
Synonyms: 信念, 信条, 信経, 教理, 教義

Meanings for each kanji in 信念

» faith; truth; fidelity; trust
» wish; sense; idea; thought; feeling; desire; attention

Categories 信念 is a member of

Dedication the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
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Mental Object the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
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Belief any cognitive content held as true
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Doctrine a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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Sample Sentences for 信念

Millions of people all over the world knew about Rev. Martin Luther King and his beliefs.
Nothing could sway his conviction.
What I looked up to in Shota was not his 'strength'. It was his heroic courage to put his life on the line to carry out his convictions.
He had something that I didn't have - faith.
That goes against my beliefs.

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