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今日の漢字
JinmeiyōJLPT N1

grant, answer

5 strokes · frequency rank #2312

On
キョウ
Kun
かな.える、かな.う

Stroke order

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  5. 5

Common words

  1. かなうto come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted1
    • If a sick person folds one thousand paper cranes, her wish will come true.

    • Dreams came true.

    • Dreams come true.

  2. かなえるto grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize2
    • My mother anticipates all my desires.

    • My prayer was answered.

    • My prayers were answered.

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