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

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.)
to be realized
to be fulfilled
to match (implies competition)
to rival
to bear (e.g. the heat)
to suit (e.g. a purpose)
to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.)

Reading

Kana

かなう

Romaji

kanau

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 7 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Jinmeiyō Kanken 準1級 Rank 16473 Priority C

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

叶える

かなえる

to fulfill (conditions)

Example Sentences

2

条件に叶う人を探している。

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.

あなたの祈りが叶うといいですね。

あなたのいのりがかなうといいですね。

I hope your prayer is answered.