Meaning of 耐える in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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耐える, 堪える, 怺えるJLPT 2
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Kana Readingたえる, こらえる, こたえる
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Romajitaeru, koraeru, kotaeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
- Meaning
- to support; to withstand; to resist; to brave
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to be fit for; to be equal to
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Example Sentences
耐える, 堪える, 怺える, たえる, こらえる, こたえる used in context
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Every day I forbear to fall the tears.
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It is difficult for a theory to survive such a test.
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Only dedicated girls can endure this task.
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本を読み、考えを話し合うことで、知恵や異なるアイデアに耐えることを学ぶことができる。
By reading books and discussing concepts, a person can gain wisdom and tolerance of differing ideas.
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My mother has borne her sorrow admirably.
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病気の子どもの痛ましい泣き声を聞くのは我々には耐えられなかった。
We could not bear to listen to the sick child's pathetic cries.
Verb Conjugations
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
withstand, endure, support, resist
On: カン, タン
Kun: た.える, たま.る, こ.らえる, こた.える
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