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間貸し (まがし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
renting a room ; subletting a room
Refers to the act of renting out a room within one's own dwelling, or the state of doing so. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive/intransitive verb.
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I found an ad for room rental online.
Similar words 部屋貸へやが し 部屋貸し is a more general term for renting out a room, while 間貸し specifically implies renting a room within one's own home, often with shared facilities.
下げ 宿しゅく 下宿 refers to a boarding house or lodging, often with meals provided, whereas 間貸し focuses on the act of renting a room, typically without meals.
Etymology Compound of 間 (ma, 'space' or 'room') and 貸し (kashi, 'lending' or 'renting'), from the verb 貸す (kasu, 'to lend'). The reading まがし results from rendaku voicing of かし to がし.
