耐 – -proof, enduring

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The kanji 耐 means -proof, enduring. Its on’yomi (Chinese-derived reading) is タイ (tai); its kun’yomi (native Japanese reading) is た.える (taeru). It is written with 9 strokes, under radical 而 (no. 126).

Stroke order

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Readings

Type	Reading	Romaji
On’yomi	タイ	tai
Kun’yomi	た.える	taeru

A dot separates the kanji’s part from the okurigana (kana written after it), e.g. まな.ぶ → 学ぶ.

Radical and components

Radical: 而 (Kangxi radical 126). Components: 而・寸.

Words using 耐

耐えるたえるto bear

Example sentences

あの騒音には耐えられないよ。

I can not stand that noise.

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この家は地震に耐えますか。

Does this house withstand earthquakes?

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