こ
 
ら
 
え
 
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Ichidan verb, transitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to bear, to stand, to endure, to put up with.
  2. to restrain, to control, to keep a check on.
  3. to forgive, to put up with, to pardon.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
こ
 
ら
 
え
 
る
こらえる
こら
堪
 
え
 
る
堪える こらえる
こた
堪
 
え
 
る
堪える こたえる
こら
怺
 
え
 
る
怺える こらえる