Meaning

Primary

Resupply

Alternatives

Refill, Restock

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

To take a supplement and allocate it to where it needs to be is to resupply or refill something.

補充 means filling in the gaps when there's a shortage. It's used for things like restocking supplies, replacing what's been used, or adding more staff to meet demand. The goal is to bring things back to a needed or complete level.

Reading

ほじゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

帰る前にプリンタの紙を補充しておいてもらえるかな。

Could you refill the printer paper before you leave?

Kanji Composition