Vocabulary
What does 賄う (まかなう, makanau) mean?
賄う (まかなう, makanau) means to cover (costs), to fund; to provide meals.
Quick facts| Reading | まかなう |
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| Romaji | makanau |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmakanau
to cover (costs), to fund; to provide meals
- 1godan verb · transitive to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay
- 2godan verb · transitive to give board; to provide meals
Example sentences
民宿では三食を賄ってくれる。
At the guesthouse, they provide all three meals.
学費はアルバイトで賄っている。
I cover my tuition with part-time work.
