彼は悲しみをこらえて、ゆっくりと顔を上げた。
He held back his sadness and slowly lifted his head.
Japanese
こらえる
こらえる
Meaning: to endure; to bear; to hold back; to restrain
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Example sentences
I desperately held back my tears.
彼は悔しさに歯を食いしばって、涙をこらえた。
He clenched his teeth in frustration and held back his tears.
悲しみをこらえて、彼女は気丈に振る舞った。
Restraining her sorrow, she behaved bravely.
Usage Notes
Used for physical endurance or restraining emotions/physical urges (like laughter, tears, or pain).
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