VocabJLPT N4
to lend
Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to lend
  2. 2. to loan
  3. 3. to rent out
  4. 4. to hand (over)
This verb means "to lend" something to someone else. It is used when you give someone temporary use of an item or money, and it is the opposite of 借りる, which means "to borrow."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You probably shouldn't lend that key to your friend.

Sentence 2

"Of course, I'll lend it to you," she said.

Sentence 3

Can you lend me this until tomorrow?

Sentence 4

I'm not lending anything to anyone today.

Sentence 5

I'm not just going to lend out something that important.