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How to say 'Endure' in Japanese | 堪える

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The Japanese word for Endure is 'Koraeru', written as 堪える in Japanese.'Endure' in hiragana is こらえる.

    word

    堪える

    Meaning

    Endure

    Reading

    こらえる

    koraeru

    Kanji

    堪Endure

    Explanation

    The Japanese verb '堪える (こらえる)' means 'to endure' or 'to hold back'. It is used to describe the act of enduring or tolerating something difficult, such as pain, emotions, or a challenging situation. This verb often implies a sense of self-control or restraint. For example: He endured the pain「彼は痛みを堪えた」(かれはいたみをこらえた). She held back her tears「彼女は涙を堪えた」(かのじょはなみだをこらえた). The verb can also be used in contexts where someone is resisting an urge or impulse, such as holding back laughter or anger. It is important to note that this verb is often used in situations requiring mental or emotional strength.

    Part Of Speech

    verb

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    9

    Frequency

    6647

    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 堪える

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    堪

    Meaning

    Endure

Hiragana in the Word 堪える

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

  • hiragana

    え

    Reading

    E

  • hiragana

    る

    Reading

    Ru

Words Related to 堪える Through the Kanji 堪

This Word contains the Kanji 堪 as well.

  • word

    堪る

    Meaning

    Endure

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'Koraeru' means 'Endure' .

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