Translation guide
How to express the concept of subleasing in Japanese, covering the act of subletting, the sublease contract, and related terms.
Expressing the action of renting out a property you are currently renting to another person.
The most common and general term for subletting. It literally means 'lending again' and is used for both rooms and other items.
You must not sublet the room without the landlord's permission.
A formal term often used in legal or contractual contexts. It means 'sublease' or 'sublet' in a strict sense.
Subleasing may be prohibited in the rental contract.
A loanword from English, commonly used in real estate contexts, especially for apartment subleasing.
This property can be subleased.
Referring to the agreement or document that allows subletting.
Referring to the person who rents from the original tenant.
In Japan, most rental contracts explicitly prohibit subleasing without the landlord's written consent. Always check your contract and obtain permission before subletting.
Unauthorized subleasing is a breach of contract.
又貸し is a general term for subletting or lending something you borrowed, while 転貸 is a formal legal term specifically for subleasing real estate. In casual conversation, 又貸し is more common.
It is necessary to prepare a sublease agreement.
The subtenant pays rent to the original tenant.