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叶う

かなう

Readings

かなう

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5u, vito come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)

Kanji breakdown

叶
N55 strokesGrade 9

Example sentences

もし病気の人が千羽の鶴を折ると、その人の願いが叶うの。

If a sick person folds one thousand paper cranes, her wish will come true.

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叶うかなう

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

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