堪える

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
2. v1vt
   to restrain; to control; to keep a check on
3. v1vt
   to forgive; to put up with; to pardon

Example sentences

• 彼は十分その職に堪える。

  He's quite able at his job.

• 彼はそれ以上怒りを堪える事が出来なかった。

  He couldn't keep his temper any longer.

• 天才とは忍耐に堪え得る偉大な適性に外ならぬ。

  Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience.