lending
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/ˈlendɪŋ/
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/ˈlendɪŋ/
The process of giving money to someone with the agreement that it will be returned at a later date, often with interest.
The bank's lending to small businesses increased significantly last year.
銀行の小企業への貸し出しが去年大幅に増加しました。