貸 — lend
貸 means “lend”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 12 strokes. On'yomi: タイ (tai). Kun'yomi: か(す) (kasu). You'll see it in words such as 貸す (kasu, “to lend”).
貸
- Meaning
- lend
- On'yomi
- タイ (tai)
- Kun'yomi
- か(す) (kasu)
- Strokes
- 12
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Everyday actions
How to remember 貸
Money (貝) handed over to stand in (代) for what someone needs: lending.
Parts: 代 replace · 貝 shell; money
Words with 貸
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 貸す | かす kasu kun | to lend |
| 貸し | かし kashi kun | loan; lending |
Example sentences
- かさを貸してください。
Please lend me an umbrella. - でも、これで1つ貸しだね。
But you're going to owe me one.
Don't confuse it with
- 代
- 袋