まかなう

賄 う

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to supply (goods, money, etc.), to cover (costs), to pay, to finance, to maintain (e.g. a family)
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼のプロジェクトは助成金でまかなわれていた。
      His project was funded by grants.

  2. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to give board, to provide meals
    word usually written using kana alone