How to say 'Endure' in Japanese | 耐える

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The Japanese word for Endure is 'Taeru', written as 耐える in Japanese.'Endure' in hiragana is たえる.

word

耐える

Meaning

Endure

Reading

たえる

taeru

Kanji

耐Proof, Withstand

Explanation

The Japanese verb '耐える (たえる)' means 'to endure' or 'to withstand'. It is used to describe the ability to tolerate or bear something difficult, such as pain, hardship, or stress. This verb can also imply resilience or patience in the face of challenges. For example: He endured the pain「彼は痛みに耐えた」(かれはいたみにたえた). I can't endure this heat「この暑さに耐えられない」(このあつさにたえられない). Note that '耐える' is often used in contexts involving physical or emotional strain, and it can be paired with particles like 'に' to indicate what is being endured.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2317

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 耐える

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

耐

Meaning

Proof, Withstand

Hiragana in the Word 耐える

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

え

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

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'Taeru' means 'Endure' .

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