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貸す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 貸す | 貸さない |
| Polite | 貸します | 貸しません |
| Past polite | 貸しました | 貸しませんでした |
| Past | 貸した | 貸さなかった |
| Te-form | 貸して | 貸さないで |
| Desire | 貸したい | 貸したくない |
| Potential | 貸せる | 貸せない |
| Passive | 貸される | 貸されない |
| Causative | 貸させる | 貸させない |
| Causative passive | 貸させられる | 貸させられない |
| Volitional | 貸そう | |
| Polite volitional | 貸しましょう | |
| Imperative | 貸せ | 貸すな |
| Conditional | 貸せば | 貸さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 貸したら | 貸さなかったら |
Meanings
1
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
General term for lending something to someone temporarily, with the expectation of return.
I lent a book to my friend.
Could you lend me some money?
2
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
rent out; hire out
Used when the owner allows someone to use property or equipment for a fee.
I rent out an apartment to students.
This shop rents out bicycles.
3
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Colloquial use for handing something over or giving it, often with a nuance of temporarily letting someone use it.
Let me borrow your pen for a sec.
I forgot my eraser; can you lend me yours?
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に〈物〉を貸すto lend someone something
I lent my friend a book.
- 〈人〉にお金を貸すto lend someone money
The bank lent the company money.
- 〈場所〉を貸すto rent out a place (room, hall, etc.)
This apartment rents out rooms to students.
- 〈物〉を貸してもらうto get someone to lend you something
I had the teacher lend me a pen.
Expressions· 8
- 手を貸すlend a hand; help out
- 耳を貸すlend an ear; listen to
- 肩を貸すlend one's shoulder; support with one's shoulder; help carry a load · lend a hand; come to someone's aid
- 胸を貸すallow a less skilled person to practice with one; be a practice partner for a weaker player
- 顔を貸すgrant a moment; spare a moment; give someone the time of day
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- 力を貸すlend a hand; help out; assist
- 貸し借りなしeven; square; owing nothing to each other
- 庇を貸して母屋を取られるgive an inch and they take a mile; kindness repaid with ingratitude