借りる

かりる

to borrow, to owe

What does 借りる mean?

借りる is a Japanese verb meaning to borrow, to owe in English. It is written as 借りる in kanji, かりる in hiragana, and kariru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

この本をお借りしてもよろしいですか。

May I borrow this book?

2部屋あるアパートを借りたいのですが。

I want to rent an apartment with two rooms.