endure

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 耐 is read たえる, has 9 strokes, and relates to enduring or resisting.
• Basic usage: 耐久 is read たいきゅう, and 耐える is read たえる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 耐久 and 耐える
  • 耐久 means durability or resistance.
  • 新しい橋は強風への耐久試験を受けた。 means “The new bridge underwent a durability test against strong winds.”
  • 耐える means endure or withstand.
  • この橋は強い風にも耐えるよう設計されている。 means “This bridge is designed to withstand strong winds.”