— grant, answer

  • JLPT N1
  • Beyond Jōyō
  • #2312 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
キョウ
Kun'yomi
かな.えるかな.う

Example words

  • 叶うかなう(1) to come true (wish) (2) to be suited (3) to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. I can't bear the heat)
  • 叶えるかなえる(1) to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer) (2) to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)