godan verb (-su), transitive verb
make up for; compensate for; offset
Used for compensating for a loss, mistake, or shortcoming. Often implies balancing a negative with a positive action or result.
See also: 埋め合わせる
遅刻した分は残業で埋め合わすつもりだ。
I plan to make up for being late by working overtime.
He worked hard to compensate for his mistake.