～てかなわない JLPT N2

〜te kanawanai

Expresses that something cannot be endured, tolerated, or is unbearable.

Formation

Adjective (〜く / 〜で) + て + かなわない / Verb phrase (reworded to an adjective/negative) + て + かなわない

Explanation

The ～てかなわない grammar point is typically used with adjectives (or a rephrased verb) in 〜て form to show an unbearable situation or feeling. It means you 'can’t stand' or 'can’t endure' something. It often appears with expressions like 「暑くてかなわない」「うるさくてかなわない」 and so on.

Example sentences

こんなに暑くてかなわない。

I can’t stand this heat.

Konnani atsukute kanawanai.
彼の話は失礼すぎてかなわない。

His remarks are so rude I can’t put up with them.

Kare no hanashi wa shitsurei sugite kanawanai.
映画があまりに感動的で、忘れられなくてかなわない。

The movie was so moving that I can’t stand how it stays on my mind.

Eiga ga amari ni kandō-teki de, wasurerarenakute kanawanai.
彼女の笑顔がまぶしくてかなわない。

Her smile is so dazzling that it’s overwhelming.

Kanojo no egao ga mabushikute kanawanai.