叶う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 叶う
1
Esp. 叶う
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled
Examples
もし病気の人が千羽の鶴を折ると、その人の願いが叶うの。
If a sick person folds one thousand paper cranes, her wish will come true.
2
Esp. 適う
to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to conform to (standards, rules, etc.); to be consistent with
Examples
彼は我々の心にかなう人物だ。
He is a man after our own hearts.
3
Esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb
to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. the heat)
Examples
バレエ音楽の指揮者として彼にかなうものはいない。
He stands alone as a conductor of ballet music.
Kanji in this Word
叶
5 strokes
Frequency: 2312
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
grant
answer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かな.える
かな.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かの
かのう
適
13 strokes
Frequency: 670
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
suitable
occasional
rare
qualified
capable
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かな.う
敵
15 strokes
Frequency: 1205
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
enemy
foe
opponent
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたき
あだ
かな.う
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