Translation and Meaning of: 堪える - kotaeru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 堪える (kotaeru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kotaeru
Kana: こたえる
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: to support; to hold on; resist; tolerate; to sustain; face; be suitable for; be equal to
Meaning in English: to bear;to stand;to endure;to put up with;to support;to withstand;to resist;to brave;to be fit for;to be equal to
Definition: To endure difficult things. To withstand painful thoughts and hardships.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (堪える) kotaeru
"堪える" is a Japanese word that means "to endure", "to bear" or "to tolerate". Its etymology is composed of the kanji 堪 (kan) which means "to endure" or "to resist" and える (eru) which is a verbal suffix that indicates the ability to perform the action described by the main verb. Therefore, "堪える" is a verb that describes the ability to endure or resist something. It is commonly used in situations where it is necessary to bear physical or emotional pain, or when dealing with a difficult or challenging situation.How to Write in Japanese - (堪える) kotaeru
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Verbal conjugation of 堪える
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 堪える (kotaeru)
- 堪える -
- 堪えます - Polite form present
- 堪えました - Polite past form
- 堪えましょう Polite imperative form
- 堪えない - Negative form
Synonyms and Similar - (堪える) kotaeru
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
耐える; 我慢する; 忍耐する; 辛抱する; 抑える
Words containing: 堪える
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: たえる
Romaji: taeru
Translation / Meaning:
to support; to hold on; resist; tolerate; to sustain; face; be suitable for; be equal to
Kana: こらえる
Romaji: koraeru
Translation / Meaning:
to support; to hold on; resist; tolerate; to sustain; face; be suitable for; be equal to
Words with the same pronunciation: こたえる kotaeru
Example Sentences - (堪える) kotaeru
Below are some example sentences:
私は辛い状況に堪えることができます。
Watashi wa tsurai jōkyō ni koraeru koto ga dekimasu
I can withstand difficult situations.
I can bear the painful situation.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 辛い (karai) - Adjective that means "spicy" or "hot"
- 状況 (joukyou) - noun meaning "situation" or "circumstance"
- に (ni) - particle indicating the grammatical function of "joukyou", in this case "in"
- 堪える (koraeru) - verb that means "to endure" or "to tolerate"
- こと (koto) - noun that indicates an action or abstract event, in this case "to endure"
- が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
- できます (dekimasu) - verb that means "to be able to" or "to be able to do"
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "to support; to hold on; resist; tolerate; to sustain; face; be suitable for; be equal to" é "(堪える) kotaeru". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.