Translation of Japanese word "貸す" to English
貸す
かす
[kasu]
IPA: /kasu/
Meaning
VerbTo allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
How to use
貸す (kasu) — 'to lend'. Group 1. お金を貸す — lend money. 貸してください — Please lend it to me. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to lend
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 貸す
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かす
Romaji Transcription: kasu
Example Sentences
本を貸す
ほんをかす
To lend a book.
車を貸す
くるまをかす
To lend a car.
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Common phrases
- 貸してください— Please lend me ~
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #313 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "貸す" mean?▼
The Japanese word "貸す" means "to lend" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "貸す"?▼
The word "貸す" is read as "かす" (kasu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "貸す"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "本を貸す".
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