Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing 'rent' depends on what is being rented (apartment, car, equipment) and whether you are the tenant or the landlord. The most common verbs are 借りる (to borrow/rent from someone) and 貸す (to lend/rent out to someone). For housing, specific terms like 家賃 (monthly rent) are used.
アパートを借りたいです。
I want to rent an apartment.
家賃はいくらですか？
How much is the rent?
To pay money to live in a place owned by someone else.
General verb meaning 'to borrow' or 'to rent' from someone. Used for apartments, rooms, etc.
東京でアパートを借りています。
I'm renting an apartment in Tokyo.
Noun meaning 'rental' or 'leasing'. Often used in housing contexts, e.g., 賃貸アパート (rental apartment).
賃貸物件を探しています。
I'm looking for a rental property.
Literally 'pay the rent'. 家賃 means monthly rent for a house/apartment.
家賃を毎月払わなければなりません。
I have to pay the rent every month.
To receive money from someone who lives in your property.
General verb meaning 'to lend' or 'to rent out'. Used when you are the owner renting to someone.
部屋を学生に貸しています。
I'm renting out a room to a student.
Formal verb meaning 'to lease' or 'to rent out'. Often used in business contexts.
このビルはオフィスとして賃貸されています。
This building is rented out as offices.
To pay to use a vehicle or item temporarily.
Same verb as for apartments. Context makes it clear you are renting a car, DVD, etc.
駅前でレンタカーを借りました。
I rented a car in front of the station.
Loanword from English 'rental'. Common for cars, DVDs, equipment.
DVDをレンタルしました。
I rented a DVD.
To allow someone to use your item for a fee.
General verb for lending or renting out items.
友達に自転車を貸しました。
I rented out my bicycle to a friend.
Also used for renting out, especially in business.
この店はスキー用品をレンタルしています。
This shop rents out ski equipment.
The specific amount of money paid regularly for housing.
The standard word for monthly rent for an apartment or house.
家賃はいくらですか？
How much is the rent?
More formal term for rent, often used in contracts or for commercial properties.
General concept of payment for temporary use.
Usage fee, rental fee. Used for facilities, equipment, etc.
テニスコートの使用料を払った。
I paid the rent for the tennis court.
Legal/formal term for rent or lease payment.
賃借料の支払いが遅れています。
The rent payment is late.
借りる (kariru) means to borrow or rent FROM someone. 貸す (kasu) means to lend or rent OUT to someone. The direction is opposite. Remember: 借りる = receive, 貸す = give.
私は友達にお金を借りた。
I borrowed money from a friend.
友達は私にお金を貸した。
My friend lent me money.
The English word 'rent' is not used as a verb in Japanese. Use 借りる or レンタルする instead. レント is not a standard Japanese word.
賃料は月額10万円です。
The rent is 100,000 yen per month.