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What is the Kanji for 'Proof' and 'Withstand'? | 耐

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Proof' and 'Withstand', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Proof' and 'Withstand' is 耐.

    kanji

    耐

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    Reading

    kunyomiた

    ta

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    而 寸Measurement

    Example Word

    耐える: endure. 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.

    Radical

    而

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1583

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 耐

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    而

    kanji

    寸

    Meaning

    Measurement

Words Using 耐

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    耐える

    Meaning

    Endure

Kanji Related to 耐 Through the Part 寸

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    村

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    寺

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    対

    Meaning

    Against

    kanji

    付

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    団

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    封

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    守

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    導

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    kanji

    尊

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    専

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    射

    Meaning

    Shoot

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    闘

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    尋

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    辱

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    冠

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    尉

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    爵

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    酎

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    肘

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

Learn the Kanji 耐

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What does 耐 mean?

耐 means 'Proof' and 'Withstand'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.