こらえる
N2堪える
怺える
[koraeru]
Definitions
1.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
2.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to restrain; to control; to keep a check on
3.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to forgive; to put up with; to pardon
Other Readings
「堪える」 has another reading with different meanings.
Example Sentences
日本のこの建物は震度七の地震に堪える設計だ。
This building is designed to withstand earthquakes.
芸術家として鑑賞に堪える作品を作りたい。
I want to create a work fit for appreciation.
何年も使って使用に堪えないほど古くなった。
It became so old that it's unfit for use.