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借
借 (readings: しゃく, か; Japanese kanji) means “borrow”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 借りる (to borrow).
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本を借りる。
ほんをかりる。I borrow a book.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 借 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | borrow |
| Readings | しゃく, か |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 借りる (to borrow) |
How to read 借
借 is read しゃく or か depending on the word.
Words with 借
- 借りるmượn
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Updated: 2026-08-09