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“endure” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoこらえる (koraeru)

Pronunciation

Romajishinogu

Example

この服で寒さを凌ぎます。ko no fuku de samu sa o shino gi ma su

I endure the cold in these clothes.

Illustration for 凌ぐ (endure)

How to say “endure” in Japanese

“Endure” in Japanese is 凌ぐ (shinogu).

Expresses overcoming pressure by staying above it or holding it off, and in another use surpassing a person or standard.

Full entry for 凌ぐ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 凌ぐ

日陰で暑さを凌ぎます。hi kage de atsu sa o shino gi ma su

I endure the heat in the shade.

Tips for using 凌ぐ

  • The phrase 暑さを凌ぐ (atsusa o shinogu) commonly describes using shade, cooling, or other means to get through hot weather, showing the word's practical sense.

Other Japanese words for “endure”

痛みをこらえます。ita mi o ko ra e ma su

I endure the pain.

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