“Tolerance” in Japanese
Short answer
Tolerance in Japanese is “寛容” (kanyou). Full meaning: tolerance, open-mindedness, forbearance, generosity, magnanimity.
Other ways to say “Tolerance” in Japanese
包容
houyou tolerance, magnanimity, comprehension; inclusion, encompassing
トレランス
toreransu tolerance
包容力
houyouryoku tolerance, broad-mindedness
大目
oome magnanimity, tolerance; large eyes
耐性
taisei resistance (e.g. to antibiotics), tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
度量
doryou generosity, magnanimity, tolerance; length and capacity, measures
容赦
yousha pardon, forgiveness, tolerance, overlooking; leniency, mercy, going easy (on someone)
許容差
kyoyousa allowable difference, tolerance, leeway
雅量
garyou magnanimity, generosity, tolerance
公差
kousa common difference; tolerance (in engineering, manufacturing, etc.), allowance, allowable error
堪忍
kannin patience, forbearance, endurance, tolerance; forgiveness, pardon
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