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Kanji Details for 堪

Kanji definition, readings and usage

JLPT 1

Strokes: 12

Radicals:

withstand, endure, support, resist

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  • カン
  • タン
  • た.える
  • たま.る
  • こ.らえる
  • こた.える

Popular Words

Common words that use this kanji

  • 耐える, 堪える, 怺える

    to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with

    to support; to withstand; to resist; to brave

    to be fit for; to be equal to

  • 堪らない

    intolerable; unbearable; unendurable

    cannot help (doing); cannot but do; anxious to do

    tremendous; out of this world; irresistible

  • 堪能, 勘能

    proficient; skillful

    satisfaction

    fortitude

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