借り
かり
kari
VocabularyLevel 40 - JLPT N3

Meaning

borrowing

debt · loan

Signification

emprunt

dette · prêt

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 借り (かり) means 'borrowing'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of borrowing.

Example Sentences

彼に大きな借りができた。

かれにおおきなかりができた。

I became greatly indebted to him.

Je lui suis devenu très redevable.

彼女にはいくつかの借りがある。

かのじょにはいくつかのかりがある。

I owe her a few favors.

Je lui dois quelques faveurs.

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