Kanji · N4 · 10 strokes
借 / to borrow
Kanji for to borrow.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シャク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | か.ります | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
借 carries the meaning to borrow.
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How to write 借
Trace 借 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 借
借りますかりますto borrow
借金しゃっきんdebt
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借 in context
鈴木さんに辞書を借りました。
すずきさんにじしょをかりました
I borrowed a dictionary from Mr. Suzuki.
10万円借金をしました。
じゅうまんえんしゃっきんをしました
I borrowed 100,000 yen.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 借 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
借 — Kanji Practice
10 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/借
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