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Ni Taeru: Worthy Of

"Worthy of" / "can withstand scrutiny"—positive evaluation. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

10 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: "Worthy of" / "can withstand scrutiny"—positive evaluation.
  • Form and connection: [Noun/Verb辞书形] に堪たえる
  • Nuance in real use: に堪える sets a standard of excellence—only what meets this threshold deserves your time and attention.

Form and connection

[Noun/Verb辞书形] に堪たえる

Core Explanation

"Worthy of" / "can withstand scrutiny"—positive evaluation.

Cultural Note

に堪える sets a standard of excellence—only what meets this threshold deserves your time and attention.

Practical examples

A work worthy of appreciation.
Content worth reading.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun/Verb辞书形] に堪たえる
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerA work worthy of appreciation.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer読よむに堪たえる内容ないようだ。 ([Noun/Verb辞书形] に堪たえる)

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