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貸
貸 (readings: たい, か; Japanese kanji) means “lend”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 貸す (to lend).
What does 貸 mean?
| Kanji | 貸 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | lend |
| Readings | たい, か |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 貸
貸 is read たい or か depending on the word.
Example words with 貸
| Example | 貸す (to lend) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14