Moji Ninja借 — borrow
借 means “borrow”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 10 strokes. On'yomi: シャク (shaku). Kun'yomi: か(りる) (kariru). You'll see it in words such as 借りる (kariru, “to borrow”).
借
- Meaning
- borrow
- On'yomi
- シャク (shaku)
- Kun'yomi
- か(りる) (kariru)
- Strokes
- 10
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Everyday actions
How to remember 借
A person (亻) who borrowed something long ago (昔) and still hasn't given it back.
Parts: 亻 person · 昔 long ago
Words with 借
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 借りる | かりる kariru kun | to borrow |
| 借り | かり kari kun | borrowing; debt |
Example sentences
- ペンを借りてもいいですか。
May I borrow a pen?
Don't confuse it with
- 昔
- 惜