拝借
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Base noun form. A humble term for borrowing, used to show politeness and respect. Example: 『お手洗いを拝借します』 (otearai o haishaku shimasu, 'I humbly borrow the restroom').
Theme
User is a student asking a teacher, Ms. Yamada, for permission to borrow a book from the school library, using humble language.
拝借
はいしゃく
(humble) (polite) borrowing
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'bowing' (拝 hai) to 'borrow' (借 shaku) something politely — it's humble borrowing! 'Bow to borrow' → 拝借 (haishaku, 'humble borrowing').
Cultural Note
『拝借』 (haishaku) is a humble expression used in formal or polite situations to show respect when borrowing items, often in business or traditional settings.
Forms
Base: 拝借Base noun form. A humble term for borrowing, used to show politeness and respect. Example: 『お手洗いを拝借します』 (otearai o haishaku shimasu, 'I humbly borrow the restroom').