こらえ
Meanings
Verb (1-dan, transitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
2. to restrain; to control; to keep a check on
3. to forgive; to put up with; to pardon
Pitch accent
らえ
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Examples (6 in total)
I could hardly resist laughing.
Hold your breath! It's poisonous gas.
He tried to keep back his tears.
Carol couldn't choke back her tears.
Tom was trying hard not to laugh out loud.
I had to bite my lip to prevent myself from laughing.