NichiDict

まかなう

N1
賄う
[makanau]
Illustration for 賄う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to finance; to maintain (e.g. a family)

2.GodanTransitive

to give board; to provide meals

Examples

今月は売上が好調で売上だけで全経費を賄うことができた。

We were able to cover expenses with sales.

大学の奨学金で授業料と生活費をなんとか賄っている

I cover my living expenses with a scholarship.

この予算で全てを賄うのは難しい。

It's hard to cover everything with this budget.