敵う: to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.)

敵かなう kanau

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

JLPT N1Everyday actions

Kanji in this word

敵enemy

Example sentences

彼かれは天下無双てんかむそうの剣士けんしとして知しられ、彼かれに敵かなう者ものはどこにもいなかった。

He was known as an unrivaled swordsman, and no one anywhere could match him.

Related words

匹敵素敵敵

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