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lending and borrowing; debit and credit
The combined concept of lending and borrowing, especially in financial and accounting contexts. Also used for debit and credit in bookkeeping.
貸借対照表を作成する。
To prepare a balance sheet.
友人との金銭の貸借はトラブルのもとだ。
Lending and borrowing money with friends is a source of trouble.
貸借関係を明確にするために、契約書を交わしておいたほうがいい。
It's better to exchange a contract to make the lending and borrowing relationship clear.
USAGE:
貸借 is a formal compound combining 貸す (to lend) and 借りる (to borrow). It is primarily used in financial, legal, and accounting contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 貸借対照表 (balance sheet — one of the most important financial statements)
- 貸借関係 (lending-borrowing relationship)
- 金銭の貸借 (monetary lending and borrowing)
ACCOUNTING:
In bookkeeping, 貸方 (credit side) and 借方 (debit side) are the two sides of each transaction.