What does the cryptic crossword clue "Name in Japan associated with a trained spy (5)" mean?

The definition is "spy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). N (abbreviation="Name") + IN (from clue) + J (first_letter="Japan") + A (first_letter="associated") = NINJA; definition: "spy" The answer is NINJA.

Name in Japan associated with a trained spy (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17354 | 20 Across | 2024-05-09 flower

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