かなわない

かなわない · kanawanai · JLPT N1 · i-adj

be unable

叶う (come true) + ない (not): the outcome won't come true, so it's beyond your power

叶う means to come true or be granted. Add ない and it means it cannot be granted, so the result is out of your hands. Used for wishes, goals, and rivals you cannot match.

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