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borrowing (humble)
A humble expression for borrowing something from a respected person. Used when referring to borrowing with respect toward the lender.
お知恵を拝借できますか。
May I ask for your wisdom?
Common set phrase for asking advice
少々お時間を拝借できますでしょうか。
Could I have a moment of your time?
こちらのペンを拝借してもよろしいでしょうか。
May I borrow this pen?
Formal business context
先生のお力を拝借したいのですが。
I would like to ask for your help.
KEIGO (敬語): 謙譲語 (humble language). The prefix 拝 indicates humble respect toward the person from whom something is borrowed.
VERB FORM:
- 拝借する (to borrow - humble)
- 拝借いたす (more formal humble form)
COMMON SET PHRASES:
- お知恵を拝借する (to ask for someone's wisdom/advice)
- お時間を拝借する (to take someone's time)
- お力を拝借する (to ask for someone's help)
CONTEXTS: Used in formal business settings, meetings, and when making requests of superiors or respected individuals.
RELATED 拝 COMPOUNDS:
- 拝見 - to see/look at (humble)
- 拝読 - to read (humble)
- 拝聴 - to listen (humble)
- 拝受 - to receive (humble)
PLAIN EQUIVALENT: 借りる (to borrow - neutral)