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What does かなわない (kanawanai) mean?

かなわない means to be no match for; to be unbearable, unable to cope.

Quick facts
Readingかなわない
Romajikanawanai
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
かなわない
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkanawanai

to be no match for; to be unbearable, unable to cope

Example sentences

  • I can't cope with this heat.

  • In terms of actual ability, I'm no match for him.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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