JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
貸 — lend
- Reading
- タイ・か.す・か.し\~・かし\~
- Meaning
- lend
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
貸 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is タイ・か.す・か.し\~・かし\~ and it means lend. 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.
貸 appears in everyday japanese words such as 貸家 (house for rent), 貸間 (room to let) and 貸し (loan).
Japanese words containing 貸
Frequently asked questions
What does 貸 mean in Japanese?
貸 means lend in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 貸 read?
貸 is read タイ・か.す・か.し\~・かし\~. Reading it inside real words — 貸家 and 貸間 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 貸 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 貸 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 貸 in a word?
A common word containing 貸 is 貸家 (かしや) — "house for rent". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 貸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 貸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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