～てかなわない (〜te kanawanai)
Explanation
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
Detailed 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.
Examples
こんなに暑くてかなわない。
Konnani atsukute kanawanai.
I can’t stand this heat.
彼の話は失礼すぎてかなわない。
Kare no hanashi wa shitsurei sugite kanawanai.
His remarks are so rude I can’t put up with them.
映画があまりに感動的で、忘れられなくてかなわない。
Eiga ga amari ni kandō-teki de, wasurerarenakute kanawanai.
The movie was so moving that I can’t stand how it stays on my mind.
彼女の笑顔がまぶしくてかなわない。
Kanojo no egao ga mabushikute kanawanai.
Her smile is so dazzling that it’s overwhelming.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.