Lingakuこらえる
Frequency rank: 7,416. – 7,423. (for form 堪える: 2,511.)
- to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up withword usually written using kana alonesee also 耐える【たえる】
- to restrain; to control; to keep a check onword usually written using kana alone
- to forgive; to put up with; to pardonword usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Forms
- こらえるFrequency rank: 7,416. – 7,423.
- 堪える【こらえる】【こたえる】Frequency rank: 2,511.
- 怺える【こらえる】
- こたえるFrequency rank: 23,311. – 23,467.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
- to restrain; to control; to keep a check on
- to forgive; to put up with; to pardon
This meaning is used to express the ability to withstand difficult situations or emotions without giving up.
This meaning refers to managing or limiting one's emotions or actions, often in a self-disciplined manner.
This meaning indicates the ability to overlook someone's mistakes or faults and accept them.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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His behavior at the party was so humorous that I could not help laughing.
The child's face worked as she tried to keep back the tears.