Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 借り字(かりじ) in Japanese

借り字
Kana Reading
かりじ
Romaji
kariji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    characters borrowed (to represent the meaning)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

10 strokes

borrow, rent

On'Yomi: シャク

Kun'Yomi: か.りる

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JLPT 4

6 strokes

character, letter, word, section of village

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: あざ, あざな, -な

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