～に堪える
～ni taeru
JLPT N1 Very formal, literary
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + に堪える, Noun + に堪える
Used to say that something is 'worth doing' or 'can stand up to' something (the positive counterpart of ～に堪えない).
When to use
に堪える: worth, able to stand (鑑賞に堪える).
Explanation
The ～に堪える grammar point indicates that something is good enough or worthy enough to do (read, see, listen to, etc.). Common examples include 読むに堪える, 見るに堪える, 聞くに堪える, etc., meaning 'worth reading/watching/listening to.'
Example sentences
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His singing voice is worth listening to.
Kare no utagoe wa kiku ni taeru.
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This novel is worth reading.
Kono shousetsu wa yomu ni taeru naiyou da.
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That movie is a masterpiece worth watching.
Ano eiga wa miru ni taeru meisaku da.
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His opinion is definitely worth considering.
Kare no iken wa juubun ni sankou ni taeru.
Worth (Worth Doing / In Vain / Bearable)
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