Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing 'rent' depends on what is being rented (apartment, car, equipment) and whether you are the tenant or the landlord. The most common verbs are 借りる (to borrow/rent from someone) and 貸す (to lend/rent out to someone). For housing, specific terms like 家賃 (monthly rent) are used.
I want to rent an apartment.
How much is the rent?
To pay money to live in a place owned by someone else.
General verb meaning 'to borrow' or 'to rent' from someone. Used for apartments, rooms, etc.
I'm renting an apartment in Tokyo.
Noun meaning 'rental' or 'leasing'. Often used in housing contexts, e.g., 賃貸アパート (rental apartment).
Literally 'pay the rent'. 家賃 means monthly rent for a house/apartment.
I have to pay the rent every month.
To receive money from someone who lives in your property.
General verb meaning 'to lend' or 'to rent out'. Used when you are the owner renting to someone.
To pay to use a vehicle or item temporarily.
Same verb as for apartments. Context makes it clear you are renting a car, DVD, etc.
To allow someone to use your item for a fee.
General verb for lending or renting out items.
The specific amount of money paid regularly for housing.
The standard word for monthly rent for an apartment or house.
General concept of payment for temporary use.
借りる (kariru) means to borrow or rent FROM someone. 貸す (kasu) means to lend or rent OUT to someone. The direction is opposite. Remember: 借りる = receive, 貸す = give.
I borrowed money from a friend.
賃貸物件を探しています。
I'm looking for a rental property.
部屋を学生に貸しています。
I'm renting out a room to a student.
Formal verb meaning 'to lease' or 'to rent out'. Often used in business contexts.
This building is rented out as offices.
I rented a car in front of the station.
Loanword from English 'rental'. Common for cars, DVDs, equipment.
I rented a DVD.
友達に自転車を貸しました。
I rented out my bicycle to a friend.
Also used for renting out, especially in business.
This shop rents out ski equipment.
How much is the rent?
More formal term for rent, often used in contracts or for commercial properties.
The rent is 100,000 yen per month.
Usage fee, rental fee. Used for facilities, equipment, etc.
I paid the rent for the tennis court.
Legal/formal term for rent or lease payment.
The rent payment is late.
友達は私にお金を貸した。
My friend lent me money.
The English word 'rent' is not used as a verb in Japanese. Use 借りる or レンタルする instead. レント is not a standard Japanese word.