た
耐
　
え
　
る

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb, transitive verb

  1. to bear, to stand, to endure, to put up with.

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to support, to withstand, to resist, to brave.
  2. to be fit for, to be equal to.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
た
耐
　
え
　
る
 耐える たえる ✔
た
堪
　
え
　
る
 堪える たえる ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

-proof, enduring
た.える　タイ　たえ (Early Jr. High, N1)
and yet, and then, but
ジ　ニ　しこ.うして (Kentei Pre-1)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ　ケイ (Kentei 1)
measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little
スン　す　みき (6th, N1)