Kanji 借: borrow, rent
Key takeaways
Kanji 借: borrow, rent. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 借
borrow, rent
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a person (亻) borrowing something from an old (昔) friend. It represents the act of borrowing or renting based on a long-standing relationship from the past.