踏ふみこたえる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

hold out; stand firm; endure

Used for physically or mentally withstanding pressure, opposition, or hardship without giving way. Often implies bracing oneself and refusing to retreat.

• 相あい手ての攻こう撃げきに最さい後ごまで踏ふみこたえた。

  They held out against the opponent's attacks until the very end.

• 厳きびしい練れん習しゅうに踏ふみこたえて、強つよくなった。

  By enduring the tough training, they became stronger.