Godan verb

  1. to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.), to be realized, to be fulfilled. Esp. 叶う.
  2. to suit (e.g. a purpose), to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.), to conform to (standards, rules, etc.), to be consistent with. Esp. 適う.
  3. to match (implies competition), to rival, to bear (e.g. the heat). Esp. 敵う, usu. with neg. verb.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
叶う かなう
 
適う かなう
 
敵う かなう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

grant, answer
かな.える かのう キョウ (Kentei Pre-1, N1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
ten
ジュウ ジッ ジュッ (1st, N5)