敵う | Japanese meaning

叶う【かなう】

Frequency rank: 2,966. – 2,967.

Alsoう【かなう】う【かなう】かなう

Godan verb with 'u' ending

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilledesp. 叶う

This meaning refers to the fulfillment of hopes, desires, or prayers. It is used when something that was wished for or prayed for has happened.

His wish came true.

to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to conform to (standards, rules, etc.); to be consistent withesp. 適うsee also 道理に適う

This meaning implies that something is appropriate or satisfactory for a particular purpose or set of standards. It is often used in contexts where something aligns with expectations or requirements.

This outfit suits you perfectly.

to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. the heat)esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb

This meaning is used in contexts where there is a sense of competition or comparison. It can also refer to the ability to withstand or endure something challenging.

He is a rival that meets my expectations.

Example sentences126 results

Everyone would like to believe that dreams can come true.

Tatoeba

"Let's head back." "Shall we drop by McDonald's?"

Tatoeba

叶う【かなう】

Frequency rank: 2,966. – 2,967.

Alsoう【かなう】う【かなう】かなう

Godan verb with 'u' ending

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilledesp. 叶う

This meaning refers to the fulfillment of hopes, desires, or prayers. It is used when something that was wished for or prayed for has happened.

His wish came true.

to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to conform to (standards, rules, etc.); to be consistent withesp. 適うsee also 道理に適う

This meaning implies that something is appropriate or satisfactory for a particular purpose or set of standards. It is often used in contexts where something aligns with expectations or requirements.

This outfit suits you perfectly.

to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. the heat)esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb

This meaning is used in contexts where there is a sense of competition or comparison. It can also refer to the ability to withstand or endure something challenging.

He is a rival that meets my expectations.

Example sentences126 results

Everyone would like to believe that dreams can come true.

Tatoeba

"Let's head back." "Shall we drop by McDonald's?"

Tatoeba

叶

N1人名用

意grant; answer

訓かな.える、かな.う

音キョウ

名かの、かのう

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適

N35

意suitable; occasional; rare; qualified; capable

訓かな.う

音テキ

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敵

N15

意enemy; foe; opponent

訓かたき、あだ、かな.う

音テキ

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叶う【かなう】

Frequency rank: 2,966. – 2,967.

Alsoう【かなう】う【かなう】かなう

Godan verb with 'u' ending

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilledesp. 叶う

This meaning refers to the fulfillment of hopes, desires, or prayers. It is used when something that was wished for or prayed for has happened.

His wish came true.

to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to conform to (standards, rules, etc.); to be consistent withesp. 適うsee also 道理に適う

This meaning implies that something is appropriate or satisfactory for a particular purpose or set of standards. It is often used in contexts where something aligns with expectations or requirements.

This outfit suits you perfectly.

to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. the heat)esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb

This meaning is used in contexts where there is a sense of competition or comparison. It can also refer to the ability to withstand or endure something challenging.

He is a rival that meets my expectations.

Example sentences126 results

Everyone would like to believe that dreams can come true.

Tatoeba

"Let's head back." "Shall we drop by McDonald's?"

Tatoeba

叶う【かなう】

Frequency rank: 2,966. – 2,967.

Alsoう【かなう】う【かなう】かなう

Godan verb with 'u' ending

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilledesp. 叶う

This meaning refers to the fulfillment of hopes, desires, or prayers. It is used when something that was wished for or prayed for has happened.

His wish came true.

to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to conform to (standards, rules, etc.); to be consistent withesp. 適うsee also 道理に適う

This meaning implies that something is appropriate or satisfactory for a particular purpose or set of standards. It is often used in contexts where something aligns with expectations or requirements.

This outfit suits you perfectly.

to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. the heat)esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb

This meaning is used in contexts where there is a sense of competition or comparison. It can also refer to the ability to withstand or endure something challenging.