貸(か)し借(か)り

かしかり
noun
lending and borrowing; debts and credits
moneydaily-life
1. lending and borrowing; mutual obligations
The act of lending and borrowing, taken together. Often used of money or favors, and of keeping such accounts balanced between people.
友達(ともだち)とのお金(かね)の貸(か)し借(か)りはしない。
I don't lend or borrow money with friends.
貸(か)し借(か)りはきちんと記録(きろく)しておく。
I keep proper records of what is lent and borrowed.
I owe him nothing and he owes me nothing, so we can get along comfortably.

Compound of 貸(か)し (lending) + 借(か)り (borrowing). Refers to the two-way relationship of debts and credits, whether of money or of favors.

Common collocations

  • 貸(か)し借(か)りがない: to be even; owe nothing either way
  • お金(かね)の貸(か)し借(か)り: lending and borrowing of money

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