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耐える
taeru
Description
「耐える」は、つらいことや苦しいことをがまんするという意味の動詞です。
"耐える" is a verb meaning to endure painful or difficult things.
また、物が強くて、こわれないでもつという意味でも使います。
It is also used to mean that something is strong and does not break easily.
Meanings
耐えるtaeru
to endure, put up with, bear
つらい練習に耐える。
Endure the tough practice.
耐えるtaeru
to withstand, hold up against
この建物は地震に耐える。
This building withstands earthquakes.
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Notes
- Nuance
耐える stresses holding out against hardship; 我慢する is more everyday and about self-restraint.
- Etymology
same root as 堪える (taeru/kotaeru), meaning to bear or hold out.
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