Word details

手を借りる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手を借りる.

Dictionary

Entry

手を借りるてをかりるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #13475
1

Idiomatic expression

to get (someone's) help; to ask for help

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hand

4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シュ

Kun

て--てた-

borrow, rent

10 strokesFrequency 932JLPT N3Grade 4

On

シャク

Kun

か.りる

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