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Japanese Verb for Borrow

Japanese Verb for Borrow


On this page we will learn the Japanese verb for Borrow. The Japanese verb for the word borrow is Kariru

We have listed the formal and plain forms of the verb borrow The plain form on the verb borrow is kariru. You use this form with friends and family in a casual way. The formal form on the verb borrow is karimasu. You use this form when speaking in public and is more polite than the plain form.

Now have a look below to listen to the pronunciation and learn the Japanese words for the verb borrow.

Here are some example sentences using borrow:

I borrowed 1000 yen from a friend.
Tomodachi kara senen o karimashita

Japanese Verb for Borrow



English Japanese Listen
Borrow Plain Present Kariru Listen
Borrowed Plain Past Karita Listen
Borrow Formal Present Karimasu Listen
Borrowed Formal Past Karimashita Listen

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