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拝借

Reading

Kana: はいしゃく
Romaji: haishaku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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borrowing

Note: humble (kenjougo) language; polite (teineigo) language

Kanji

Readings: ハイ、 おが.む、 おろが.む
Meanings: worship, adore, pray to
Readings: シャク、 か.りる
Meanings: borrow, rent

Example Sentences

電話(でんわ)拝借(はいしゃく)できますか。
➥May I use the phone?
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トイレを拝借(はいしゃく)できますか。
➥May I use the toilet?
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ちょっと知恵(ちえ)拝借(はいしゃく)ねがえませんか。
➥Could you give me some advice?
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ペンを拝借(はいしゃく)できますか。
➥Can I borrow your pen?
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手洗(てあら)いを拝借(はいしゃく)できますか。
➥May I use the bathroom?
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