貸し
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of lending or a loan itself. Often used in compound words like 『貸し出し』 (kashidashi, 'lending') or 『貸し金』 (kashikin, 'loan money').
Theme
In a library, User and their classmate Ken are discussing borrowing books and lending materials for a school project.
貸し
かし
loan / lending
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Think of 'kash-i' (貸し) as a 'cash' loan — you lend cash to someone. 'Cash' → 貸し (kash-i, 'loan / Lending').
Cultural Note
In Japan, lending and borrowing are common in social contexts. For example, at a 『図書館』 (toshokan, 'library'), you can borrow books, and the term 『貸し出し』 (kashidashi, 'lending service') is often used. It's polite to return items promptly.
Forms
Base: 貸しBase noun form. Refers to the act of lending or a loan itself. Often used in compound words like 『貸し出し』 (kashidashi, 'lending') or 『貸し金』 (kashikin, 'loan money').