JLPT N1
～て敵わない（てかなわない）
can't bear; unbearable; can't stand
Structure / Usage
Verb (て-form) / Adjective (て-form) + かなわない
Example Sentences
暑くてかなわない。
It's unbearably hot.
うるさくてかなわない。
It's so noisy I can't stand it.
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