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
Writing Variants
- 敵う かなう kanau
- 適う かなう kanau
Stroke Sequence
2 Characters • 7 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
10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.
いつか私の夢は叶う。
Someday my dream will come true.
夢は叶うこともある。
Dreams sometimes come true.
諦めなければ夢は叶う。
If you don't give up, your dreams will come true.
努力すれば夢は叶うんだ。
Work hard and your dreams will come true.
夢が叶う日がきっと来るよ。
The day will surely come when your dream will come true.
いつか、願いは叶うでしょう。
Some day, your wishes will come true.
私の願いが叶うといいんだけど。
I wish my dream would come true.
あなたの夢が叶う日がきっと来るわ。
The day is sure to come when your dream will come true.