Decoded Slug: ～に耐える (～ni taeru)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～に耐える (～ni taeru)
～に耐える (～ni taeru)
Short explanation:
To endure or withstand something; 'endure', 'withstand', 'tolerate'.
Formation:
Noun + に耐える
Examples:
彼は厳しい修行に耐えた。
Kare wa kibishii shugyou ni taeta.
He endured the harsh training.
この橋は強風に耐えられる。
Kono hashi wa kyoufuu ni taerareru.
This bridge can withstand strong winds.
彼女は苦しみに耐えた。
Kanojo wa kurushimi ni taeta.
She endured the pain.
この建物は地震に耐えることができます。
Kono tatemono wa jishin ni taeru koto ga dekimasu.
This building can withstand an earthquake.
Long explanation:
The ～に耐える grammar point is used to express the concept of enduring or withstanding something, often involving a degree of difficulty or hardship. It can be translated as 'endure', 'withstand', or 'tolerate' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a noun.
