耐える【たえる】
Frequency rank: 1,381.
- to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
- to support; to withstand; to resist; to brave
- to be fit for; to be equal to
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb; transitive verb
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
- to support; to withstand; to resist; to brave
- to be fit for; to be equal to
This meaning is used to indicate enduring a difficult or unpleasant situation without giving up.
This meaning is used to describe withstanding physical or mental pressure or force.
This meaning is used to express being suitable or qualified for a purpose.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Example sentences
145 results
It has been said that "a sucker's born every minute" and every 'confidence man' knows it.
It is difficult for a theory to survive such a test.
By reading books and discussing concepts, a person can gain wisdom and tolerance of differing ideas.
The pain from the compound fracture was almost intolerable.
We could not bear to listen to the sick child's pathetic cries.
She has suffered his ill treatment of her in silence for years.