Word Meaning 敵う
かなう
kanau
敵う 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
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Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
1物理で彼に敵う者はいない。
When it comes to physics, no one comes close to him.
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