JLPT N1

～にたえない

Cannot bear to X; too X to endure

Structure

Noun (emotional/sensory) + にたえない / Verb-dictionary form + にたえない

How it works

This grammar point expresses that one cannot bear to experience, witness, or endure something due to its extreme nature, often evoking strong negative emotions like sadness, disgust, or discomfort.

Examples

彼の苦しみを見るにたえない。

I cannot bear to see his suffering.

Common mistakes

Confusing it with 「～にあたいしない」 (not worthy of); this focuses on unbearable sensation or emotion.

Tip

「たえない」 comes from 「耐える」 (to endure). So 'cannot endure X'.

More JLPT N1 grammar

いかんによらずをもってをものともせずともなるとであれたりとも~ないに足る極まりない

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