What does 耐える mean?
耐える is a Japanese verb meaning “to endure, to put up with” in English. It can also be translated as “to support, to be fit for” depending on context. It is written as 耐える in kanji, たえる in hiragana, and taeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
あの騒音には耐えられないよ。
I can not stand that noise.
この家は地震に耐えますか。
Does this house withstand earthquakes?