Vocab Info
N5 Godan verb with 'u' ending
叶うto come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.), to be realized, to be fulfilled
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For something that is desired or being worked toward to become a reality.
Godan verb with 'u' ending
1.
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.), to be realized, to be fulfilled
esp. 叶うGodan verb with 'u' ending
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,See Also:
Godan verb with 'u' ending
3.
to match (implies competition), to rival, to bear (e.g. the heat)
esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb
All Forms
叶う 【かなう】、適う 【かなう】、敵う 【かなう】
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Pitch Accent
か
な
う
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夢が叶う。
For a dream to come true.
母の願い事が叶う。
My mother's wish will come true.
あなたの望みが叶うまで、そう時間はかかりません。
It will not take much time until your desires are fulfilled.
長年の願いがようやく叶って、嬉しい!
My wish of many years finally came true, and I am ecstatic!
叶わない願い事はないと信じています。
I believe that there is no wish that cannot come true.
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