1. I-adjective (keiyoushi)

   no match for; cannot compete with; not in the same league as; powerless against

   Usually written using kana alone

   料理ということになれば、誰もメアリーにはかなわない。

2. cannot stand; cannot bear; cannot put up with; unbearable; intolerable

   Usually written using kana aloneoft. after an adjective as 〜て(は)かなわない

3. unable to do; cannot do; impossible

   Usually written using kana aloneDated term

Also written 適わない【かなわない】kanawanai