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叶う かなう N1

  1. to be answered (of a prayer); to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be realized; to be requited (of love); to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.)

叶うことなら かなうことなら

  1. if it is in my power; if it was realistic; if possible

棒ほど願って針ほど叶う ぼうほどねがってはりほどかなう

  1. man plans and God laughs; things don't always turn out the way you hope; you can't always get what you want

適う かなう

  1. to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to serve; to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.)
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