Refers to the party that lends something, especially money. Often used in financial or contractual contexts.
The bank is the lender for the home loan.
貸し手と借り手の間で契約を結ぶ。
A contract is made between the lender and the borrower.
Standard kanji spelling with okurigana.
Less common variant without okurigana.
Compound of 貸し (lending, from verb 貸す) and 手 (person, party).