我慢
がまん
gaman
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
我慢 (がまん (gaman)) means "Patience". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Patience
Also : Endurance · Self-control · Perseverance
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Example Sentences
我慢強い性格が成功につながります。
がまんづよいせいかくがせいこうにつながります。
A patient character leads to success.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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