我慢
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Base noun form. Used to describe the quality of enduring hardship or waiting calmly without complaint.
Theme

Two friends, Ken and User, are at a café discussing how to handle stress during exam season.

我慢

がまん

patience, endurance, perseverance

People & IdentityEmotions & Personality

Memory Hook

Imagine someone patiently waiting in line, enduring the wait. 'Gaman' sounds like 'gum and' — you chew gum to endure boredom. 'Gum and' → 我慢 (gaman, 'patience, endurance').

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, 『我慢』 (gaman) is highly valued as a virtue of patience and perseverance, often emphasized in contexts like work, school, or social situations to show resilience and self-control.

Forms

Base: 我慢Base noun form. Used to describe the quality of enduring hardship or waiting calmly without complaint.