かなわない
Meanings
I-adjective
1. no match for; cannot compete with; not in the same league as; powerless against (Usually kana)
2. cannot stand; cannot bear; cannot put up with; unbearable; intolerable (Usually kana, oft. after an adjective as 〜て(は)かなわない)
Other spellings
敵わない適わない
Kanji in other spellings
Examples21
料理
I am no match for her in cooking.
私
The boredom is unbearable.
料理
When it comes to cooking, no one can equal Mary.
お前
I'm no match for you.
私
I am no match for him.
料理
When it comes to cooking, you cannot beat Mary.