彼は法律家にはかなわなかった。
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English Translation
He was no match for a lawyer.
Furigana
Romanji
Kare wa hōritsuka ni wa kanawanakatta.
Words
彼
(かれ)
he; him; his; boyfriend
は
(は)
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
法律家
(ほうりつか)
lawyer; jurist
に
(に)
at (place, time); in; on; during; to (direction, state); toward; into; for (purpose); because of (reason); for; with; by; from; as (i.e. in the role of); per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month"); and; in addition to; if; although
叶う
(かなう)
to come true (wish); to be suited; to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. I can't bear the heat)
Kanji
Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の
Meanings: he, that, the
Readings: ホウ、 ハッ、 ホッ、 フラン、 のり
Meanings: method, law, rule, principle, model, system
Readings: リツ、 リチ、 レツ
Meanings: rhythm, law, regulation, gauge, control
Readings: カ、 ケ、 いえ、 や、 うち
Meanings: house, home, family, professional, expert, performer