まかなう to supply (goods, money, etc.) N1 #14,070 Meanings also 賄う godan verb, transitive, usually in kana to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to finance; to maintain (e.g. a family) usually in kana to give board; to provide meals In sentences Furigana 父親ちちおやは家族かぞくの生活せいかつをまかなう。 A father provides for his family. #84300