まかなう（まかなう）
JLPT N1 · Godan verb (Group 1)
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 3
Meaning: to supply/cover (expenses)
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | まかないます | まかないます |
| te-form | まかなって | まかなって |
| ta-form (past) | まかなった | まかなった |
| nai-form (negative) | まかなわない | まかなわない |
| potential form | まかなえる | まかなえる |
Example sentences
- 旅費を貯金でまかなう。 — I cover the travel expenses with my savings.
- 食費を少ない予算でまかなう。 — She manages to cover food costs on a tight budget.
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