How to say 'Endure' or 'Patience' in Japanese | 我慢

word

Meaning

Endure, Patience

Reading

Kanji

我Self, Ego 慢Ridicule, Arrogant

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '我慢 (がまん)' primarily means 'endure' or 'patience'. It refers to the act of enduring or tolerating something difficult, unpleasant, or painful without complaining. This word is often used in contexts where one must suppress their emotions, desires, or discomfort. For example: I endured the pain「痛みを我慢した」(いたみをがまんした). You need to have patience「我慢が必要だ」(がまんがひつようだ). It can also imply self-control, such as resisting the urge to do something, like in: I resisted eating sweets「甘いものを我慢した」(あまいものをがまんした). Note that '我慢' is commonly used in daily conversations and carries a sense of perseverance or holding back.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

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2184

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