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補
Supplement, Assist, Compensate
おぎな.う
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji 補 appears frequently in healthcare, education, and business. Words like 補助 (assistance) and 補足 (supplementary explanation) are very common in formal Japanese.
Memory Trick
Imagine helping a friend carry a heavy box because they cannot do it alone. Supporting someone helps you remember 補 means 'to assist' or 'supplement.'
Readings
Onyomi: ホ (ho)
Kunyomi: おぎな.う
Example Words
補助
ほじょ (hojo)
Assistance
補足
ほそく (hosoku)
Supplement
補う
おぎなう (oginau)
To make up for
候補
こうほ (kouho)
Candidate
Example Sentence
先生 が 説明 を 補足しました。
せんせい が せつめい を ほそくしました。
sensei ga setsumei o hosoku shimashita
The teacher added a supplementary explanation.