Ichidan verb, transitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to bear, to stand, to endure, to put up with.
  2. to restrain, to control, to keep a check on.
  3. to forgive, to put up with, to pardon.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
こらえる
 
 
堪える こらえる
 
 
堪える こたえる
 
 
怺える こらえる