耐 久(たいきゅう)

たいきゅう

noun

durability; endurance

1. durability; endurance

The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time. Used for both physical objects and human endurance.

It's a material with excellent durability.

This product has passed durability testing.

In endurance races, not only physical strength but also mental fortitude is tested.

Almost always appears in compounds or as a modifier: 耐久性(たいきゅうせい) (durability — the most common form), 耐久(たいきゅう)消費財(しょうひざい) (durable consumer goods), 耐久(たいきゅう)レース (endurance race), 耐久(たいきゅう)年数(ねんすう) (service life, expected lifespan). The prefix 耐(たい)～ means "resistant to" and appears in: 耐水(たいすい) (waterproof), 耐熱(たいねつ) (heat-resistant), 耐震(たいしん) (earthquake-resistant). Related: 丈夫(じょうぶ) (sturdy — everyday word for toughness), 頑丈(がんじょう) (robust).

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