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Common adjective (keiyoushi)
English JMdict (multilingual)
1
adjective (keiyoushi) word usually written using kana alone no match for;cannot compete with;not in the same league as;powerless against
When it comes to cooking, no one can equal Mary.
2
adjective (keiyoushi) word usually written using kana alone cannot stand;cannot bear;cannot put up with;unbearable;intolerable
oft. after an adjective as 〜て(は)かなわない
The boredom is unbearable.
3
adjective (keiyoushi) word usually written using kana alone dated term unable to do;cannot do;impossible
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