N1

worthy of (V) / not worthy of (V)

V-る + にたえる / にたえない

Indicates whether something is worthy of the action described by the verb, used in a formal context.

Examples

  • この映画は見るにたえる。

    This movie is worth seeing.

  • あの小説は読むにたえない。

    That novel is not worth reading.

  • 彼の苦労は認めるにたえる。

    His efforts are worthy of recognition.

Quick check

彼の苦労は認め___にたえる。

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