補
補: supplement
supplement; make up for
12 strokesElementary · Grade 6 (5級)in 35 words here
Readings
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Kunおぎなう
ほ: 候補(こうほ), 補助(ほじょ), 補給(ほきゅう). 補う(おぎなう) "make up for".
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Key words
補うおぎなうto make up for; to supplement
候補こうほcandidate
補助ほじょassistance; support
補給ほきゅうsupply; replenishment
補償ほしょうcompensation
Example sentences
足りない分は、ほかの人が補ってくれた。
Other people made up for the part that was lacking.
彼は市長選挙の候補に選ばれた。
He was chosen as a candidate for the mayoral election.
長い山登りの途中で、水を補給した。
In the middle of the long mountain climb, I replenished my water.