JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
借 — borrow
- Reading
- シャク・か.りる
- Meaning
- borrow; rent
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
借 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シャク・か.りる and it means borrow; rent. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
借 appears in everyday japanese words such as 借り (borrowing), 拝借 (borrowing) and 借金 (debt).
Japanese words containing 借
Frequently asked questions
What does 借 mean in Japanese?
借 means borrow; rent in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 借 read?
借 is read シャク・か.りる. Reading it inside real words — 借り and 拝借 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 借 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 借 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 借 in a word?
A common word containing 借 is 借り (かり) — "borrowing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 借 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 借 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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