JLPT N5 Beginner
借りる
To borrow, rent, or make temporary use of something.
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Other forms
借ります polite form
借りて te-form
借りた plain past
借りられる potential/passive
1 Verb (Ichidan)
To borrow or rent (an object)
Used when obtaining something temporarily from another party, covering both borrowing for free and renting for a fee.
Example
図書館 で 本 を ３ 冊 借り ました 。
I borrowed three books from the library.
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2 Verb (Ichidan)
To make use of (a space or help)
Applies to abstract concepts or facilities where the speaker utilizes someone else’s resources, assistance, or space.
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