Quick answer
貸 is the kanji for "to lend". A common reading is か.す (kasu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
to lend
Also : to loan · to lease · to rent out
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 貸 represents 'LEND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of lend.
On-reading: たい — remember this sound by associating it with lend. Kun-reading: か.す.
Example Sentences
友達に自転車を貸しました。
ともだちにじてんしゃをかしました。
I lent my bicycle to a friend.
貸し出し中の本を予約しました。
かしだしちゅうのほんをよやくしました。
I reserved a book that was checked out.
Vocabulary using 貸
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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