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Meaning of 顔を貸す(かおをかす) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

顔を貸す
Kana Reading
かおをかす
Romaji
kaowokasu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `su` ending
    Meaning
    to grant a person a moment

Example Sentences

顔を貸す, かおをかす used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
顔を貸す
Plain Polite
顔を貸します
Negative
顔を貸さない
Negative Polite
顔を貸しません

Past

Plain
顔を貸した
Plain Polite
顔を貸しました
Negative
顔を貸さなかった
Negative Polite
顔を貸しませんでした

Te

Plain
顔を貸して
Plain Polite
顔を貸しまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
顔を貸される
Plain Polite
顔を貸されます
Negative
顔を貸されない
Negative Polite
顔を貸されません

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JLPT 4

lend

On: タイ

Kun: か.す, か.し-, かし-

12 strokes

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JLPT 4

face, expression

On: ガン

Kun: かお

18 strokes

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