Japanese phrase
___は借りられますか？ ___ wa ka ri ra re ma su ka
Meaning
Can I borrow ___?
When to use it
A polite request to borrow something. It is common when asking staff or someone nearby for temporary use.
Example dialogue
すみません、自転車は借りられますか？ su mi ma se n ji ten sha wa ka ri ra re ma su ka
Excuse me, can I borrow a bicycle?
はい、受付で借りられます。 ha i uke tsuke de ka ri ra re ma su
Yes, you can borrow one at the front desk.