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にたえない (ni taenai) - Cannot Bear

Noun + にたえない

Quick answer

Noun + 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 indicate that an action or a situation is unbearable or intolerable. It is often employed to express strong emotions towards a negative situation.

Examples

見ていられませんでしたが、彼の苦しみには見兼ねる。
みていられませんでしたが、かれのくるしみにはみかねる。
I couldn't bear to watch, but I couldn't look away from his suffering.
彼—He
その音は聞くにたえない。
そのおとはきくにたえない。
That sound is unbearable to listen to.
音—Sound
この本は読むにたえない。
このほんはよむにたえない。
This book is unbearable to read.
本—Book

Practice this grammar

Noun + にたえない

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

Vocabulary from these examples

彼He本Book音Sound音Sound音Sound

Last updated Jul 4, 2026