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堪える

こらえる

ichidan verbtransitive 他動詞usually kana

Meanings

1to bear
2to endure
3to put up with
4to stand
5to restrain
6to control
7to keep a check on
8to forgive

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Kanji in this word

堪Withstand, Endure, Support12 strokes

More words with 堪

堪えるたえる · to endureN1 堪らないたまらない · intolerable 堪能たんのう · proficient

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