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借
On'yomi
シャク
SHAKU
Kun'yomi
か.りる
kariru
borrow · rent
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
借=
亻昔
person + 昔
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and past. Borrowing from people of old.
Symbolism
Borrow, debt, loan. Represents temporary use.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
借花献仏
しゃっかけんぶつ
winning favor or influence using someone else's property; plagiarism; presenting the Buddha with borrowed flowers; winning favor or influence using someone else's property
Proverbs & Idioms
借りた物は返す
かりたものはかえす
Return what you borrow
Always give back what was lent
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 借 mean in Japanese?
借 means borrow, rent.
How do you read 借?
On'yomi: シャク (SHAKU). Kun'yomi: か.りる (kariru).
How many strokes does 借 have?
借 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 借 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 借 (borrow, rent) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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