can withstand; can endure; able to bear
Expresses the ability to endure or withstand something difficult. Often used in formal or written contexts. The 得る part is a classical potential auxiliary, equivalent to 耐えられる in modern colloquial Japanese.
This material can withstand high temperatures.
He has the mental strength to endure any hardship.
Standard kanji spelling using 得る as the potential auxiliary.
Common kana spelling of the auxiliary, often used when the kanji 得る is considered formal or heavy.
Compound of the verb stem 耐え (from 耐える, 'to endure') + the classical potential auxiliary verb 得る (うる), meaning 'can' or 'be able to'.