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こらえる

こらえるkoraeru

Rare or specialisedVerb

Meanings

Meanings are shown in English (JMdict).

  1. Ichidan verbtransitive verb

    to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with

    usually written using kana alone

    See also: 耐(た)える

    息(いき)をこらえて！毒(どく)ガスだ。

    • Don't breathe! It's poisonous gas.
    • Hold your breath! It's poisonous gas.

    Words:息子(むすこ)こらえる毒(どく)ガス

  2. to restrain; to control; to keep a check on

    usually written using kana alone

  3. to forgive; to put up with; to pardon

    usually written using kana alone

Example sentences 31

彼(かの)女(じょ)は涙(なみだ)をこらえることが出(で)来(き)なかった。

  • She could not refrain from tears.
  • She couldn't keep from crying.
Other translations (5)
  • She couldn't help but cry.
  • She couldn't stop the tears.
  • She couldn't help from crying.

Words:彼(かの)女(じょ)は涙(なみだ)をこらえることができる

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