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lending, loaning out
The act of lending something to someone, typically books from a library or items for temporary use.
図書館の貸出期間は2週間です。
The library lending period is two weeks.
この本は貸出中です。
This book is currently on loan.
貸出カードを作りたいのですが。
I'd like to make a library card.
Literally 'lending card'
貸出 is a compound noun from 貸す (to lend) + 出す (to put out).
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 貸出中 (currently on loan)
- 貸出期間 (lending period)
- 貸出カード (library card)
- 貸出冊数 (number of books that can be borrowed)
USAGE NOTES:
- Most commonly used in library contexts
- Also used for equipment rental in offices
RELATED WORDS:
- 返却 (return) - antonym
- 貸す (to lend) - base verb
- 借りる (to borrow) - opposite action