こらえる
N2怺える
堪える
[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
Example Sentences
笑いをこらえるのに必死だった。
I struggled desperately to hold back my laughter.
痛みを怺えて最後まで走り続けた。
I endured the pain and kept running to the end.
悔しさを怺えて冷静に対応した。
I held back my frustration and responded calmly.