JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
耐 — -proof
- Reading
- タイ・た.える
- Meaning
- -proof; enduring
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
耐 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タイ・た.える and it means -proof; enduring. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
耐 appears in everyday japanese words such as 耐える (to bear).
Japanese words containing 耐
Frequently asked questions
What does 耐 mean in Japanese?
耐 means -proof; enduring in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 耐 read?
耐 is read タイ・た.える. Reading it inside real words — 耐える — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 耐 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 耐 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 耐 in a word?
A common word containing 耐 is 耐える (たえる) — "to bear". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 耐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 耐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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