賄う

まかなう

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

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
Romaji:
makanau

Example Sentences

生活費を賄うため、パートを始めた。

I started part-time work to cover my living expenses.

新しい家賃を賄うため、借金をしてしまった。

I took out a loan to cover the new rent.