← Dictionary
supplement · compensate · assist · repair
N2
On: Kun: おぎなう

Memory Aid

'HO' — imagine a HOLE in your clothes that you need to mend or **supplement**.

Vocabulary

補うおぎなうto compensate for, to supplement
補充ほじゅうreplenishment, supplement
補足ほそくsupplement, complement
補強ほきょうreinforcement, strengthening
補給ほきゅうsupply, replenishment

Example Sentences

知識不足を補うために、本をたくさん読みました。

I read a lot of books to make up for my lack of knowledge.

試合に勝つために、チームは新しい選手を補強しました。

To win the game, the team reinforced with new players.

彼はいつも私の足りない部分を補ってくれる。

He always complements my shortcomings.

疲れた時は、十分な睡眠で体を補いましょう。

When you're tired, let's restore your body with enough sleep.

Related Kanji