敵かなう

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

match; rival; equal

Almost always used in negative constructions (e.g., 敵わない) to mean 'cannot match' or 'is no match for'. Describes being unable to compete with or equal someone or something in ability, strength, or quality.

• 彼かれには敵かなわない。

  I'm no match for him.

• この暑あつさには敵かなわない。

  I can't stand this heat.