noun
meals provided; boarding; catering
Refers to meals provided for employees, students, or residents, often as part of a boarding arrangement or workplace perk. Also used for the person who prepares such meals.
See also: 賄う (まかなう)
この会社は社員に賄いを出している。
This company provides meals for its employees.
彼は寮の賄いをしている
He works as the cook for the dormitory.
賄う is the verb meaning 'to provide meals' or 'to cover expenses', while 賄い is the noun form referring to the meals themselves or the person who prepares them.
Noun form of the verb 賄う (まかなう), meaning 'to provide meals' or 'to supply'. The kanji 賄 originally relates to goods or property, and by extension to providing for needs.