貸: the kanji for lend
貸 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means lend. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
貸 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
貸 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
タイ (tai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 貸与たいよ · taiyo | loan; lending |
| 賃貸ちんたい · chintai | rental |
| 貸借たいしゃく · taishaku | lending and borrowing |
かす (kasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 貸すかす · kasu | to lend; to rent out |
| 貸し出しかしだし · kashidashi | lending; checkout |
| 貸し切りかしきり · kashikiri | reserved for a private party |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 傘を貸していただけますか。Kasa o kashite itadakemasu ka.Could you lend me an umbrella?
- 賃貸のマンションに住んでいます。Chintai no manshon ni sunde imasu.I live in a rented apartment.
- 会社からパソコンを貸与されています。Kaisha kara pasokon o taiyo sarete imasu.The company provides me with a laptop.
- 今夜、店は貸し切りです。Kon'ya, mise wa kashikiri desu.The restaurant is booked for a private party tonight.
- 図書館の本の貸し出しは二週間です。Toshokan no hon no kashidashi wa nishūkan desu.Library books can be checked out for two weeks.
- ちょっと手を貸してください。Chotto te o kashite kudasai.Could you give me a hand?
Questions about 貸
How many strokes does 貸 have?
貸 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 貸?
The on readings are tai (タイ). The kun readings are kasu (かす).
What is the difference between 貸す and 借りる?
貸す (kasu) is to lend something to someone. 借りる (kariru) is to borrow something from someone. ペンを貸してください and ペンを借りてもいいですか both ask for a pen.
What JLPT level is 貸?
N4. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
More JLPT N4 kanji
Work and money
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 貸
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.