補う

Quick Meaning

補う means "to compensate for; to supplement".補

Reading

• Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
• Romaji: oginau

Study Flow

First read 補う aloud, then connect the sound "oginau" with the meaning "to compensate for; to supplement".補

Recall Practice

1. Cover the English and say the meaning of 補う.補
2. Cover the Japanese and write the word for "to compensate for; to supplement".
3. Say the romaji aloud: oginau.

Mini Sentence Drill

Write one short sentence using 補う. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.補

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