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任に堪える (にんにたえる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, ichidan verb
be equal to the task ; be up to the job ; be capable of filling the post
Formal expression used when someone has the ability or qualities required for a role or responsibility. Often used in professional or evaluative contexts.
富ふ
な
人ひと
で
なけれ
ば
任にん
に
堪た
え
ない
。
This job cannot be handled by anyone but an experienced person.
Kanji 任 responsibility, duty, term 堪 withstand, endure, support Similar words 任にん に 当あ たる 任に当たる means 'to undertake a duty' or 'to take on a role,' focusing on the act of assuming responsibility, while 任に堪える emphasizes having the capability to fulfill it.
適てき 任にん 適任 is a noun meaning 'suitable person for a post,' whereas 任に堪える is a verb phrase describing the state of being capable.
Etymology Combination of 任 (にん, 'duty, responsibility') + に (particle) + 堪える (たえる, 'to bear, to be equal to'). The verb 堪える here means 'to be worthy of' or 'to be capable of handling.'
