Japanese

りる

かりる
Meaning: to borrow; to rent; to use (assistance)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 借りる 借りない
Polite 借ります 借りません
Past 借りた 借りなかった
Polite + Past 借りました 借りませんでした
Te-form 借りて 借りなくて
Potential 借りられる 借りられない
Passive 借りられる 借りられない
Causative 借りさせる 借りさせない
Imperative 借りろ 借りるな

Handwriting

借
り
る

Example sentences

I borrowed three books from the library.
友達に借りた本を返す。
I will return the book I borrowed from my friend.
親の助けを借りずに、自分の力で生きていきたい。
I want to live by my own strength without relying on my parents' help.
図書館で本を三冊借りて、友人に一冊貸した。
I borrowed three books from the library and lent one to a friend.
困ったときは、おじいちゃんの知恵を借りることにしている。
When I'm in trouble, I make it a rule to rely on my grandfather's wisdom.
彼は誰の助けも借りず、自力で問題を解決した。
He solved the problem by himself, without asking for anyone's help.
彼はしばしば図書館へ行って本を借りる。
He frequently goes to the library and borrows books.
家族の助けを借りて、何とかこの難局を乗り切った。
With the help of my family, I somehow got through this difficult situation.
図書館でほんを借りました。
I borrowed a book at the library.
借りた本を明日までにかえします。
I will return the borrowed book by tomorrow.

Usage Notes

Used when receiving something with the intention of returning it later. Can also mean renting (with payment) or seeking someone's help/knowledge.

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