This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

叶える

適える

Reading

Kana: かなえる
Romaji: kanaeru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v1
vt
1

to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer)

Note: esp. 叶える
2

to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)

Note: esp. 適える

Kanji

Readings: キョウ、 かな.える、 かな.う
Meanings: grant, answer
Readings: テキ、 かな.う
Meanings: suitable, occasional, rare, qualified, capable

Example Sentences

(わたし)(いの)りがかなえられた。
➥My prayer was answered.
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(かれ)らは(かれ)要求(ようきゅう)(かな)えた。
➥They granted his request.
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あなたの(いの)りはかなえられるでしょう。
➥Your prayer will be answered.
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(わたし)(ねが)いはかなえられた。
➥My prayers were answered.
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彼女(かのじょ)要求(ようきゅう)をかなえてやる。
➥I meet her demands.
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(かれ)期待(きたい)がかなえられずがっかりした。
➥He was disappointed that things didn't turn out as he'd hoped.
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