Word Meaning 叶う

かなう kanau

叶う is read as かなう (kanau) and means to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.).

Meaning

English

  1. to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.)
  2. to be realized
  3. to be fulfilled
  4. to match (implies competition)
  5. to rival
  6. to bear (e.g. the heat)
  7. to suit (e.g. a purpose)
  8. to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.)

Reading

Kana

かなう

Romaji

kanau

Writing Variants

  • 敵う かなう kanau
  • 適う かなう kanau

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 7 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Jinmeiyō Kanken 準1級 Rank 16605 Priority C

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

叶える

かなえる

to fulfill (conditions)

Example Sentences

10

じょうけんにかなうひとをさがしている。

I am looking for someone who meets the conditions.

あなたのいのりがかなうといいですね。

I hope your prayer is answered.

Someday my dream will come true.

Dreams sometimes come true.

If you don't give up, your dreams will come true.

Work hard and your dreams will come true.

The day will surely come when your dream will come true.

Some day, your wishes will come true.

I wish my dream would come true.

The day is sure to come when your dream will come true.