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かりる
kariru
To borrow, to owe
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借りる
かりる
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To borrow, to owe
kariru
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JLPT Level N5
Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
Kana かりる
Romaji kariru
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What does 借りる mean in Japanese?
The word 借りる (かりる) means "to borrow, to owe" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N5 vocabulary.
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借りる is read as かりる (romaji: kariru). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 借りる?
借りる is a JLPT N5 vocabulary item. Beginner · ~800 vocab · Everyday basics
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