Mimi Kara Oboeru N2 Grammar: 82. ～かねる
11/08/2020Updated 04/09/20211 min read
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Mimi Kara Oboeru N2 Grammar: 82. ～かねる
82. ～かねる (kaneru)
a. Meaning: cannot ~ ～できない
b. Connection: 動詞のマス形
Examples:
1, 息子は受験のプレッシャーに耐えかねて、体調を崩した。
My son could not bear the pressure of the exams and fell ill.
2, 父親は初孫を連れた娘の帰りを待ちかねて、駅まで迎えに行った。
The father could not wait for his daughter to bring home his first grandchild, so he went all the way to the station to meet them.
3, 「申し訳ございません。お客様のご希望には応じかねます」
I am sorry. We are unable to meet your request.
4, 情報が少なすぎて現場の状況がわかりかねた。
There was too little information to understand the situation at the scene.
5, ＊見るに見かねて手伝う。
I cannot just stand by and watch, so I will help.
6, 「皆さん、お持ちかねです」
I will not keep you waiting any longer!