借 — Borrow
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When you borrow (借) an item, you borrow it.
Frequently Asked Questions About 借 (Borrow)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 借 (Borrow)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 借 ("Borrow", read as しゃく) is: If you borrow money you may end up in shackles (しゃく) in your silly kangaroo (か) outfit... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 借 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 借 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 借 means "Borrow". Its primary reading is しゃく (On'yomi: しゃく; Kun'yomi: か). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 借?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 借 include: 借りる (かりる - to borrow).
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