叶う – Vocabulary details

叶かなう

Meanings

Verb (5-dan, う)

1. to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled

esp. 叶う

2. to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to conform to (standards, rules, etc.); to be consistent with

esp. 適う

3. to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. the heat)

esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb

Alt. forms

Kanji used

叶

become true (a wish or a prayer)

Pitch accent

か

な

う

Conjugations...Used in: 2675

Used in vocabulary (5 in total)

叶かなうことなら

if possible; if it is in my power; if it was realistic

心こころに叶かなう

to be pleased with; to be to one's liking

叶かなう事ことなら

if possible; if it is in my power; if it was realistic

眼め鏡がねに叶かなう

to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to

意いに叶かなう

to satisfy (one); to meet (one's) desire

Examples (11 in total)

私わたしの願ねがいが叶かないました。

My wish came true.

子こ供どもの頃ころの夢ゆめが叶かないました。

My childhood dream came true.

トムの夢ゆめが叶かないました。

Tom's dream came true.