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貸

On'yomi
タイ
TAI
Kun'yomi
か.す・か.し-・かし-
kasu / kashi / kashi

lend

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#995
Radical貝shell(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of substitute and shell. Giving money as substitute.

Symbolism

Loan, rental, lending. Represents temporary provision.

Component Breakdown

貸=
代貝

代 + shell

Words & Expressions

Words written with 貸

貸しかしloan
貸すかすlend
貸出かしだしlending
賃貸ちんたいleasing
貸間かしまroom to let
貸家かしやhouse for rent

Proverbs & Idioms

貸し借りなし

かしかりなし

Neither borrowing nor lending

Being even with no debts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 貸 mean in Japanese?

貸 means lend.

How do you read 貸?

On'yomi: タイ (TAI). Kun'yomi: か.す、か.し-、かし- (kasu, kashi, kashi).

How many strokes does 貸 have?

貸 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).

Is 貸 a good kanji for a tattoo?

貸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lend. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.