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貸す
kasu
Description
「貸す」は、自分の物やお金を、少しの間だけ相手に使わせてあげることです。
"貸す" means to let someone use your things or money for a short time.
あとで返してもらうのがふつうで、反対の言葉は「借りる」です。
Usually, you get it back later; the opposite word is "借りる".
Meanings
貸すkasu
to lend something to be returned later
ペンを貸してくれますか。
Can you lend me a pen?
貸すkasu
to rent out; let use for money
部屋を学生に貸しています。
I rent rooms to students.
貸すkasu
to offer help; give one's aid
ちょっと手を貸してください。
Please give me a little help.
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Notes
- Nuance
貸す means you give something out; 借りる means you receive it — opposite viewpoints.
- Etymology
手を貸す ('lend a hand') is an idiom meaning to help someone.
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