Translation of Japanese word "借りる" to English
借りる
かりる
[kariru]
IPA: /kariru/
Meaning
VerbTo receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
How to use
借りる (kariru) — 'to borrow'. Group 2. お金を借りる — borrow money. 図書館で本を借りる — borrow a book from the library.
🇬🇧 English
to borrow
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 借りる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かりる
Romaji Transcription: kariru
Example Sentences
本を借りる
ほんをかりる
To borrow a book.
金を借りる
かねをかりる
To borrow money.
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Common phrases
- 〜を借りる— to borrow ~
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Frequency rank: #314 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "借りる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "借りる" means "to borrow" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "借りる"?▼
The word "借りる" is read as "かりる" (kariru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "To borrow something.".
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