Mimi Kara N2 Grammar: かねる (kaneru)

82. ～ かねる (kaneru)

Meaning: Impossible~

How to use: Vます (delete ます) + かねる

Example sentences:

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 couldn’t stand the exam pressure, so he fell ill.

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 couldn’t wait for his daughter to bring his first grandson home, so he went to the station to pick him up.

「申し訳ございません。お客様のご希望には応じかねます」
“So sorry. We are unable to accommodate your request.”

情報が少なすぎて現場の状況がわかりかねた。
Because there was so little information, it was impossible to understand the situation at the scene.

見るに見かねて手伝う。
I can’t just stand by and watch, but I will extend my hand to help.

「皆さん、お待ちかねです」
“People can’t wait any longer”