NichiDict

補う

N2
おぎなう
[oginau]
Illustration for 補う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)

Examples

野菜不足をサプリメントで補うようにしている。

I try to make up for lack of vegetables with supplements.

チームの弱点を新しいメンバーで補うことにした。

We decided to make up for the team's weakness with new members.

お互いの欠点を補い合える関係が理想だと思う。

I think the ideal relationship is one where you complement each other's weaknesses.