耐える

N1

たえる

堪える

[taeru]

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Meanings

1.IchidanIntransitiveTransitive

to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with

2.IchidanIntransitive

to support; to withstand; to resist; to brave

3.IchidanIntransitive

to be fit for; to be equal to

Related Words

こらえるsynonym
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
耐えきれる（たえきれる）synonym
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
耐え抜く（たえぬく）derived
to stick it out (until the end)

Examples

厳しい寒さに耐えながらずっと待ちました。

I waited while enduring the cold.

厳しい批判に耐えて前に進んでいきます。

I move forward enduring criticism.

長い苦しみに耐えることができました。

I was able to endure the suffering.