noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
moneylending; lending money
The act or business of lending money, often with interest. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to lend money'.
彼は金貸しを生業としている。
He makes a living by moneylending.
友達に金貸しをするのは気が進まない。
I'm reluctant to lend money to a friend.
noun
moneylender; loan shark
A person who lends money, especially at high interest. Often carries a slightly negative or shady connotation.
あの金貸しは法外な利息を取る。
That moneylender charges exorbitant interest.