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N1intoleranceemotionalN1 grammar

にたえない (ni taenai) - Cannot Bear

Noun/Verb-る + にたえない

Quick answer

Noun/Verb-る + にたえない means "Cannot bear ~". Mastering this N1 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.

Meaning

Cannot bear ~

Explanation

This pattern is used to express an inability to tolerate or endure something due to its intensity or nature. It's often used in emotional contexts, highlighting feelings that are difficult to handle.

Examples

見るにたえない光景だった。
みるにたえないこうけいだった。
It was a sight that was unbearable to watch.
光—Light
彼の無知は聞くにたえない。
かれのむちはきくにたえない。
His ignorance is unbearable to listen to.
彼—He無—None
彼の言い訳は聞くにたえない。
かれのいいわけはきくにたえない。
His excuses are intolerable to hear.
彼—He言—Say訳—Translate

Practice this grammar

Noun/Verb-る + にたえない

Which sentence correctly uses "にたえない (ni taenai) - Cannot Bear"?

Vocabulary from these examples

訳TranslateN1光Light彼He言Say無None無Non-訳Meaning

Last updated Jul 4, 2026