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[v5u] Non-past Negative

叶う【かなう】

[v5u,vi] to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
[v5u,vi] to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
[v5u,vi] note to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with

[adj-i] no match for; cannot compete with; not in the same league as; powerless against
[adj-i] note cannot stand; cannot bear; cannot put up with; unbearable; intolerable
[adj-i] unable to do; cannot do; impossible