synonym Comparative
経費
VS
賄う
Differences Between "経費" and "賄う"
Option A
経費
Meaning
expenses, costs
Reading
けいひ (keihi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
出張の経費を精算する。
To settle travel expenses.
Option B
賄う
Meaning
to provide (meals); to cover (expenses); to supply
Reading
まかなう (makanau)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
社員食堂が従業員の昼食を賄っている。
The company cafeteria provides lunch for the employees.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(expenses, costs)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 経費: Refers specifically to business or work-related expenditures. For personal expenses, '出費 (shuppi)' or '費用 (hiyō)' might be used.
- 賄う: Often used in contexts of providing food or funds for a group, or covering costs for something. It implies managing and providing necessities.
- 経費: Refers specifically to business or work-related expenditures. For personal expenses, '出費 (shuppi)' or '費用 (hiyō)' might be used.
- 賄う: Often used in contexts of providing food or funds for a group, or covering costs for something. It implies managing and providing necessities.
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