まかなう
N1賄う
[makanau]
Definitions
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)
2.Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
to give board; to provide meals
Example Sentences
この予算だけで全費用をまかなうのは難しい。
It is difficult to cover all costs with this budget alone.
寮の食事は地元の食材でまかなわれている。
The dormitory meals are provided with locally sourced ingredients.
自家発電で電力の一部をまかなっている。
Part of the electricity is supplied by in-house power generation.