Jisho

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Words — 2 found

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)Only applies to 叶う
  • もし
  • びょうき病気の
  • ひと
  • せん
  • つる
  • 折る
  • その
  • ひと
  • ねが願い
  • 叶う
If a sick person folds one thousand paper cranes, her wish will come true.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)Only applies to 適う
  • かれ
  • われわれ我々
  • こころ
  • かなう
  • じんぶつ人物
He is a man after our own hearts.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare withesp. 敵う; with neg. verb
  • バレエ
  • おんがく音楽
  • しきしゃ指揮者
  • として
  • かれ
  • かなう
  • もの
  • いない
He stands alone as a conductor of ballet music.
Other forms
適う 【かなう】敵う 【かなう】
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Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
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Kanji — 1 found

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14 strokes. JLPT N3. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 5.
suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable
Kun: かな.う
On: テキ
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