# nines vs ninja

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### nines
*noun · frequency rank #35,430*
A pair of nines.

### ninja
*noun · IPA /ˈnɪnd͡ʒə/ · frequency rank #8,700*
A person trained in ninjutsu, especially (historical) one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.

## Source
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