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借りる
kariru
Description
「借りる」は、お金や物を人からもらって、あとで返すことです。
"借りる" means to receive money or things from someone and return them later.
図書館で本を借りたり、友だちにペンを借りたりするときに使います。
It is used when borrowing books from the library or pens from friends.
Meanings
借りるkariru
to borrow something and return it later
友だちに本を借りました。
I borrowed a book from a friend.
借りるkariru
to rent (a house, room, etc.)
駅の近くで部屋を借りたいです。
I want to rent a room near the station.
借りるkariru
to get help or use someone's aid
少し力を借りてもいいですか。
May I borrow a little help?
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Notes
- Nuance
借りる is to receive/use; 貸す is to lend. They are opposite-direction pairs.
- Grammar
ichidan verb — negative 借りない, polite 借ります, te-form 借りて.
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