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I found similar translations for "endurance" and don't know how to distinguish
them:

  1. [[耐久]{たいきゅう}](http://takoboto.jp/?w=1410360)

  2. [[忍耐]{にんたい}](http://takoboto.jp/?w=1467500)

  3. [[我慢]{がまん}](http://takoboto.jp/?w=1196970)

**What are the patterns to distinguish one from another and to generally find
out which I should choose?**

Thanks in advance :)
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Different meanings for "endurance"?
耐久 the nature of a thing to be able to withstand external forces for an
extended period. Being of inherently strong composition. Permanence.
Durability. Hardiness.

我慢 Holding in an impulse and carrying on despite the impulse. Implies
‘carrying on’ despite a burden or ‘sucking it up’ despite hardship, by virtue
of one’s willpower. Does not necessarily imply longevity.

忍耐 Being calmly patient. Waiting is an essential part of this usage. Implies
longevity.

Your pre-edit post showed that you used Takaboto.jp. Whether you use this or
another site try to avail yourself of the example sentences provided in order
to increase your understanding of the nuances and usages.
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user27280 has done a good job explaining the terms you listed, but I just want
to add that if you are looking for "endurance" in the sports and athletics
sense of the word, it's typically `体力` or `持久力`.

`体力` is used for athletic ability fairly broadly, but this definitely
encompasses endurance and someone who wears out quickly can be described as
lacking `体力`.

`持久力` is the more technical/specific term for endurance. For example,
"endurance training" is `持久力トレーニング`.
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