耐 — -proof / Enduring

Master (高手)たい, た

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耐 (readings: たい, た; Japanese kanji) means “-proof / Enduring”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 耐久 (durability).

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What does 耐 mean?

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Kanji	耐
Meaning	-proof / Enduring
Readings	たい, た
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	耐久 (durability)

How to read 耐

耐 is read たい or た depending on the word.

Words with 耐

耐久bền lâu

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Updated: 2026-07-22