Translation guide
The English word "bear" has two main meanings: the animal and the verb meaning to carry, endure, or give birth. This guide covers both, organized by meaning.
Referring to the large mammal.
The standard word for bear. Used in all contexts.
I saw a bear in the mountains.
To carry something, often with effort, or to bring something to a place.
To endure something unpleasant or tolerate a situation.
To endure, withstand, or bear something difficult.
He bore the pain.
To be patient, put up with, or bear something. Often used for personal endurance.
I can't bear it anymore.
A more literary or formal way to say endure. Often used in written language.
The sight is unbearable.
To support the weight of something.
To support or hold up weight physically or metaphorically.
This pillar bears the roof.
To give birth to a child.
To produce fruit or results.
Literally 'to bear fruit', also used metaphorically for efforts bearing fruit.
His efforts bore fruit.
To hold a feeling such as a grudge or love.
English 'I can't bear it' is often expressed as 我慢できない (gaman dekinai) or 耐えられない (taerarenai). Avoid literal translations like 熊できない.
運ぶ (hakobu) focuses on the action of carrying/transporting, while 持ってくる (motte kuru) and 持っていく (motte iku) specify direction relative to the speaker.
I can't bear this heat.
コーヒーを持ってきてください。
Please bring me some coffee.
傘を持っていきます。
I'll take an umbrella.
She bears deep affection for him.