Meaning of 叶える in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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叶える, 適えるJLPT 1
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Kana Readingかなえる
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Romajikanaeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
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Example Sentences
叶える, 適える, かなえる used in context
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夢を叶えるためにはある程度の犠牲・努力・苦労は覚悟している。
I've steeled myself to face a certain amount of sacrifice, effort and hardship if that's what it takes to fulfill my dream.
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My mother anticipates all my desires.
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I meet her demands.
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They granted his request.
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He was disappointed that things didn't turn out as he'd hoped.
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神に祈りましょう、そうすれば私達の祈りをかなえてくださるでしょう。
Let's pray to God, and He will answer our prayers.
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