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意にかなう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 意にかなう

意に適う
意に叶う
いにかなう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #143507
1

to satisfy (one); to meet (one's) desire

Examples
彼女は私の意にかなった女性です。
She is the woman of my desires.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 99
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

idea
mind
heart
taste
thought
desire
care
liking

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もと
よし
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
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
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