借りる
借りる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 借りる | 借りない |
| Polite | 借ります | 借りません |
| Past polite | 借りました | 借りませんでした |
| Past | 借りた | 借りなかった |
| Te-form | 借りて | 借りないで |
| Desire | 借りたい | 借りたくない |
| Potential | 借りられるalso 借りれる | 借りられないalso 借りれない |
| Passive | 借りられる | 借りられない |
| Causative | 借りさせる | 借りさせない |
| Causative passive | 借りさせられる | 借りさせられない |
| Volitional | 借りよう | |
| Polite volitional | 借りましょう | |
| Imperative | 借りろ | 借りるな |
| Conditional | 借りれば | 借りなければ |
| Tara conditional | 借りたら | 借りなかったら |
Meanings
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Taking something temporarily with the intention of returning it. The core physical sense.
I borrowed a book from the library.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Paying money for temporary use of something, such as a car, apartment, or equipment.
I'm renting an apartment near the station.
I rented a car for the trip.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
make use of (help, wisdom, etc.); obtain; receive
Figurative extension: benefiting from someone else's knowledge, assistance, or resources, often with a sense of indebtedness.
I solved the problem by making use of my senior's wisdom.
Can I get a hand?
ichidan verb, transitive verb
use for another purpose; put to a different use
Using a space, object, or concept in a way that differs from its original or intended purpose. Often seen in set phrases like 〜を借りて.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.
We used the conference room for a party.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に〈物〉を借りるto borrow something from someone
I borrowed a book from a friend.
- アパートを借りるto rent an apartment
I rented an apartment near the station.
- 知恵を借りるto draw on someone's knowledge or advice
I solved the problem by drawing on my teacher's advice.
- トイレを借りるto use someone else's bathroom
Excuse me, may I use your bathroom?
- お金を借りるto borrow money
I borrowed money from the bank.
- 車を借りるto rent a car
I rented a car for the trip.