Translation guide
How to express the concept of subletting in Japanese, covering both the act of subleasing and the property itself.
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 're-lending' and can be used for rooms, apartments, or other rented items.
アパートを又貸しするのは契約違反になることが多い。
Subletting an apartment often violates the lease agreement.
Referring to the room or apartment that is being sublet.
The most straightforward way to say 'a sublet room'. It combines 'sublet' (又貸し) with 'room' (部屋).
彼は又貸しの部屋を探している。
He is looking for a sublet room.
Expressing the action of renting a property from a tenant rather than the landlord.
The counterpart to 又貸しする, meaning to subrent or sublease from someone. It literally means 're-borrowing'.
友達から部屋を又借りしている。
I'm subletting a room from a friend.
In Japan, most standard lease agreements explicitly forbid subletting without the landlord's written permission. Always check your contract before subletting. Unauthorized subletting can lead to eviction.
無断での又貸しは契約違反です。
Subletting without permission is a breach of contract.
又貸し is the everyday term for subletting, suitable for casual conversation. サブリース is a loanword often used in real estate and business contexts, implying a more formal arrangement. 転貸 is a legal term found in contracts and official documents. For most learners, 又貸し is the best default.
A loanword from English 'sublease', commonly used in real estate contexts. Often implies a formal or commercial sublease arrangement.
この物件はサブリースすることが可能です。
This property can be subleased.
A formal legal term for subletting, often used in contracts or legal documents.
賃借人は大家の許可なく転貸してはならない。
The tenant must not sublet without the landlord's permission.
A term used in real estate listings for a sublease property. More formal than 又貸しの部屋.
サブリース物件をいくつか内見した。
I viewed several sublet properties.
A formal legal term for a subleased property, used in contracts.
転貸物件の契約には注意が必要だ。
You need to be careful with contracts for sublet properties.
Using the loanword to describe renting via a sublease arrangement.
サブリースで部屋を借りることにした。
I decided to rent a room through a sublease.