Part of Speech

Noun Verb 3

Meaning

to scrape together; to manage (money, resources)

Example Sentences

  • (ちち)(まず)しいが、(わたし)生活費(せいかつひ)をなんとか工面(くめん)してくれた。
    Although my father was poor, he somehow managed to provide for my living expenses.
  • アルバイトもしないで、学費(がくひ)工面(くめん)はどうするの?
    Without even working a part-time job, how will you manage your tuition?

Tags

JLPT N1