叶う

かなう

適う敵う

[kanau]

Meanings

1.Godan

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled

2.Godan

to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to conform to (standards, rules, etc.); to be consistent with

3.Godan

to match (implies competition); to rival; to bear (e.g. the heat)

努力が実って夢が叶うことを願っている。

I hope my efforts will pay off and my dream will come true.

彼女の望みが叶う日がきっと来るだろう。

The day when her wish comes true will surely come.

長年の願いがついに叶った時は嬉しかった。

I was happy when my long-held wish finally came true.