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供給する
kyōkyū suru
to supply
この工場は電力を供給しています。
This factory supplies electricity.
general
To provide or deliver something (goods, services, resources) to someone or somewhere.
政府は食料を国民に供給する責任がある。
The government has the responsibility to supply food to its citizens.
このシステムは安定した水を供給します。
This system supplies stable water.
Commonly used in contexts involving resources, energy, or essential goods.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
While '供給する' is often used in formal contexts, it can also appear in everyday language when discussing essential resources like food, water, or electricity.
Gold Rule
Subject-Object Structure
The verb '供給する' typically follows the structure: [subject] + [object] + 供給する. For example, '会社は製品を供給する' (The company supplies products).
Word Origin
From the Chinese characters 供 (kyō, 'to offer') and 給 (kyū, 'to give'). The verb form is derived from the noun 供給 (kyōkyū, 'supply').
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in business, engineering, or government reports. Can also be used in everyday language to describe providing something essential.
Word Breakdown
供
to offer
root給
to give
rootする
to do
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