Rent in Japanese

"rent" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rent". The most common choice is shown first.

借

Top pick

borrow, rent

Reading: shaku

10 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of person and past. Borrowing from people of old.

What it carries

Borrow, debt, loan. Represents temporary use.

Related kanji for "rent"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for rent?

The most common kanji for "rent" is 借, read as shaku. It means borrow, rent. Related kanji: 賃 (rent), 綻 (be rent).

How many strokes does 借 have?

借 has 10 strokes.