Japanese Word · Intermediate
持ち堪える
to hang on, to withstand, to endure, to hold up
Pronunciation: [mo̞t͡ɕiko̞ta̠e̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to hang on, to withstand, to endure, to hold up
Example
最後まで持ち堪える
to hold up until the end
Practice tips
- Practice 持ち堪える out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.