Meaning

Primary

Endurance

Alternatives

Perseverance, Tolerance, Patience, Self Control

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I get ridiculed a lot, but it makes me have really strong endurance. If you get picked on a lot, just say, "I have patience and self control, and I can make it through this."

Reading

がまん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

おしっこを我慢するのは体に悪い。

Holding your pee is bad for your health.

Kanji Composition