Japanese Symbol for
信頼shinrai
trust · reliance · confidence
Readings
Meaning
Trust, reliance, confidence, dependability. 信頼 combines 信 (faith, trust, sincerity) with 頼 (to rely on, to depend on) — active trust that involves relying on someone.
Example words
信用
shin'yō
trust, confidence, credit
信頼関係
shinrai kankei
relationship of trust
頼む
tanomu
to request, to rely on, please
不信
fushin
distrust, mistrust, suspicion
信頼できる
shinrai dekiru
trustworthy, reliable
誠実
seijitsu
sincerity, honesty (basis of trust)
Trust is the bedrock of Japanese business and social relationships. 信頼 is built through consistent reliability over time — 信用 (shin'yō) refers to the credit/trust that accumulates through a track record. Japanese companies invest heavily in 信頼関係 (trust relationships) before doing business, making initial negotiations slow but partnerships extremely durable.
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