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N4 · 10 strokes · — · Irodori #383 · Elementary 2 L13
借
borrow, rent
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Readings
- On’yomi
- シャク
- Kun’yomi
- か・りる
Example words
借りる
かりる
to borrow
借金
しゃっきん
debt; loan
借り
かり
borrowing; debt
借家
しゃくや
rented house; house for rent
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 10-stroke character meaning "borrow" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "borrow" (借) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
借りる (かりる) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 借りる (かりる) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: か・りる — often used in native Japanese words (like 借りる). On'yomi: シャク — common in compound words (熟語).