借
borrow · rent
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and past. Borrowing from people of old.
Symbolism
Borrow, debt, loan. Represents temporary use.
Component Breakdown
person + 昔
Words & Expressions
Words written with 借
Four-Character Compounds
借花献仏
しゃっかけんぶつ
winning favor or influence using someone else's property; plagiarism; presenting the Buddha with borrowed flowers
Proverbs & Idioms
借りた物は返す
かりたものはかえす
Return what you borrow
Always give back what was lent
Anime & Manga
彼女、お借りします
Rent-a-Girlfriend
A well-known work with 借 in its Japanese title.
借りぐらしのアリエッティ
The Secret World of Arrietty
A well-known work with 借 in its Japanese title.
両親の借金を肩代わりしてもらう条件は日本一可愛い女子高生と一緒に暮らすことでした。
Ryoushin no Shakkin wo Katagawari Shite Morau Jouken wa Nihonichi Kawaii Joshikousei to Issho ni Kurasu Koto deshita.
A well-known work with 借 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 借 mean in Japanese?
借 means borrow, rent.
How do you read 借?
On'yomi: シャク (SHAKU). Kun'yomi: か.りる (kariru).
How many strokes does 借 have?
借 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 借 a good kanji for a tattoo?
借 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means borrow, rent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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