Word details
まかなう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word まかなう.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to finance; to maintain (e.g. a family)
Examples
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
to give board; to provide meals
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
賄
bribe, board, supply, finance
13 strokesFrequency 1,282JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ワイ
Kun
まかな.う
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