noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
endurance; patience; perseverance
Bearing hardship, pain, or annoyance without complaint; often implies a conscious effort to tolerate something unpleasant.
痛みを我慢して最後まで走った。
I endured the pain and ran to the end.
He is putting up with it without complaining.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Suppressing one's desires, emotions, or impulses; often used in contexts of holding back from doing something one wants to do.
甘いものを食べたいけど、ダイエット中だから我慢する。
I want to eat sweets, but I'm on a diet so I'll exercise self-restraint.
怒りを我慢して冷静に話した。
I controlled my anger and spoke calmly.