Word details
叶う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 叶う.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.