Illustration: On an exposed school sports ground, a groundskeeper braces against a sudden burst of cold wind and sleet while holding a loose equipment cover in place. His feet remain planted wide, knees bent, and both hands grip the cover's edge.

こたえる

kotaeru

to endure, to bear

This uncommon use differs from こたえる meaning to answer. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

この暑あつさにはもうこたえられない。
I can’t stand this heat any longer.
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あと一時間いちじかんならこたえられる。
I can hold out for another hour.
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毎晩まいばんの騒音そうおんにはこたえきれなかった。
I couldn’t put up with the noise every night.
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