レンタルビデオ
also: レンタル・ビデオ
Meanings
1
rental video; video rental
Refers to the video itself that is rented, or the act of renting a video. Often used in contexts like 'レンタルビデオを借りる'.
I rented three videos over the weekend.
2
video rental shop; video rental store
Refers to the physical shop where videos are rented. Usage has declined with the rise of streaming, but the term is still understood.
The video rental shop in front of the station closed down.
Usage patterns
- レンタルビデオを借りるto rent a video
I rented a video to watch over the weekend.
- レンタルビデオを返すto return a rented video
I have to return the rental video by tomorrow.