賄う

• 読み: まかなう
• ローマ字: makanau
• 漢字の分解: 賄 (makana/wai) — to supply, finance, cover costs
• 発音: /ma.ka.na.ɯ/

意味

To cover costs; to finance; to supply necessities; to provide for. Used when funding expenses or supplying what is needed.

A Group 1 (godan) transitive verb. Primarily used in financial and logistical contexts — covering costs, funding operations, or providing meals/supplies. The related noun 賄い (makanai) means staff meals at restaurants. Distinct from 払う (to pay) in that 賄う emphasises adequately covering a need.

例文

1. アルバイトの収入で生活費を賄っている。
2. 太陽光発電で電力を賄う計画がある。
3. 奨学金で学費を賄うことができた。

使い方ガイド

場面: finance, energy, daily life

トーン: practical

起源と歴史

The kanji 賄 combines 貝 (shell/money) with 有 (to have), suggesting the management of funds. Originally referred to preparing food and supplies, later broadening to financial coverage.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: Adults

社会的背景: Universal