Translation guide
Expressing that you find something unbearable, intolerable, or extremely annoying. Japanese uses various phrases depending on the nuance: physical/emotional inability to endure, strong dislike, or frustration.
Expressing that a situation, feeling, or physical sensation is too much to bear.
Literally 'cannot endure/be patient'. The most direct and common way to say you can't stand something. Used for both physical and emotional situations.
I can't stand this heat.
I can't stand his attitude anymore.
Literally 'cannot bear/withstand'. Slightly more formal or literary than 我慢できない. Often used for physical pain or hardship.
I can't stand this pain.
Similar to 我慢できない but emphasizes patience and perseverance. Somewhat old-fashioned or formal.
I can't stand waiting this long.
Expressing that you strongly dislike a person, thing, or situation, often with emotional intensity.
Literally 'hate very much'. The most natural way to say you can't stand someone or something because you dislike them intensely. Casual.
I can't stand that teacher.
I can't stand natto.
Literally 'so unpleasant I can't help it'. Stronger emotional emphasis than 大嫌い. Used when the feeling is overwhelming.
Idiomatic: 'the bug doesn't like it'. Means an instinctive dislike or aversion to someone. Often used for people you just can't warm up to.
I just can't stand that person.
Expressing that you have reached your limit and can no longer accept a situation.
Literally 'it's already enough'. Used when you're fed up and can't take any more. Casual and emphatic.
I can't stand his excuses anymore.
Means 'fed up' or 'sick and tired'. Expresses weariness and irritation. Often used with ～に.
I can't stand doing the same work every day.
Literally 'the limit of patience'. Used when you've reached your breaking point. More dramatic.
I can't stand it any longer.
Use 我慢できない when you cannot endure a situation or physical discomfort. Use 大嫌い when you actively dislike a person or thing. 我慢できない implies suffering through something, while 大嫌い is about emotional aversion.
I can't stand the noise. (it's unbearable)
I can't stand that singer. (I hate them)
Avoid directly translating 'stand' as 立つ (tatsu). 'Cannot stand it' is an idiom meaning 'cannot tolerate', not about physical standing. Use the phrases above instead.
I can't stand the way he talks.