～に耐える (～ni taeru)
JLPT N1
Explanation
To endure or withstand something; 'endure', 'withstand', 'tolerate'.
Formation
Noun + に耐える
Detailed 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. Here we focus on usage with nouns (e.g., a force or a hardship to endure).
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.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.