Meaning of 堪らない in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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堪らないJLPT 3
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Kana Readingたまらない
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Romajitamaranai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- intolerable; unbearable; unendurable
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- cannot help (doing); cannot but do; anxious to do
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- tremendous; out of this world; irresistible
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Example Sentences
堪らない, たまらない used in context
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ノスタルジックな感じがたまらなく好きな人もいるし、独創性を愛する人もいる。
There are people who go mad for the nostalgic feel and also those who love originality.
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I can't bear to tramp ten miles in this heat.
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I'm dying for a cold drink.
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A cold beer would hit the spot!
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I'm dying to see my mother.
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I'm all ears.
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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