貸し出し

かしだし

lending, loaning

JLPT N2

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"貸し出し" (かしだし) refers to the act of lending or loaning something, commonly used in contexts like libraries, shops, or banks. It often implies a formal or organized lending system rather than casual borrowing among friends.

Common Contexts

You will frequently encounter "貸し出し" when talking about library book loans, rental services (such as bicycles or equipment), and financial loans from banks.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 図書館の貸し出し (library lending): Refers to borrowing books or materials from a library.
  • 貸し出しサービス (lending service): Used for commercial or public services that lend items.
  • 銀行の貸し出し金利 (bank loan interest rate): Refers to the interest rate applied to loans from banks.

Register and Nuance

"貸し出し" is a neutral, somewhat formal noun often used in official or business contexts. It is not casual slang and is appropriate in written and spoken Japanese when discussing lending systems.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "貸し出し" with "借りる" (to borrow). Remember, "貸し出し" focuses on the act of lending (the lender's perspective), while "借りる" is from the borrower's perspective.

Example Sentences

としょかんのかしだしはいちにんごさつまでです。

The library allows lending up to five books per person.

このみせではじてんしゃのかしだしサービスをおこなっています。

This shop offers a bicycle lending service.

ぎんこうのかしだしきんりがひくくなった。

The bank's loan interest rates have decreased.