借りる
かりる
kariru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

借りる (かりる (kariru)) means "to borrow". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to borrow

Also : to rent · to hire

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Example Sentences

図書館で本を借りました。

としょかんでほんをかりました。

I borrowed a book from the library.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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