Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Borrow

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Kanji Story

Imagine someone holding out their hand to borrow something from another person. The stretched hand represents the act of borrowing, symbolizing the meaning of the kanji '借'.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '借' is a required character in JLPT N4 and is expected to be recognized and understood in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam. It is commonly used in daily life situations and is important for practical communication in Japanese.

Example Sentences

• 本を借りたいのですが、貸していただけますか？

  I would like to borrow a book, can you lend it to me?

  ほんをかりたいのですが、かしていただけますか？

  hon o karitai no desu ga, kashite itadakemasu ka?

  Pronunciation

• 友達からお金を借りました。

  I borrowed money from a friend.

  ともだちからおかねをかりました。

  tomodachi kara okane o karimashita.

  Pronunciation

• 図書館で本を借りることができます。

  You can borrow books from the library.

  としょかんでほんをかりることができます。

  toshokan de hon o kariru koto ga dekimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '借' is commonly used in everyday situations related to borrowing and lending.
• Pay attention to the different readings and their appropriate usage.
• Understanding the stroke order will help in writing and recognizing the kanji during the JLPT.
• Explore compound words and phrases using '借' to expand vocabulary.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '借' is not commonly used in personal names, but it can appear in compound surnames related to finances or lending institutions.