Japanese Conversation · Level 8
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Japanese word
レンタカー
Pronunciation
Romajirentakā
Meaning
- nounrental car
Example
レンタカーで海へ行きます。re n ta kā de umi e i ki ma su
We go to the sea in a rental car.
More examples
旅行先でレンタカーを借りました。ryo kō saki de re n ta kā o ka ri ma shi ta
I rented a car at my destination.
Core concept
Refers to a car that is temporarily placed at someone's disposal in exchange for payment.
Common phrases
レンタカーを借りるre n ta kā o ka ri ru
rent a car
レンタカーを予約するre n ta kā o yo yaku su ru
reserve a rental car
レンタカーを返却するre n ta kā o hen kyaku su ru
return a rental car
Definition in Japanese
料金を払って一定期間借りる乗用車。ryō kin o hara tte it tei ki kan ka ri ru jō yō sha
Word origin
レンタカー (rentakā) is a Japanese loanword formed from the English phrase "rent-a-car," with the words adapted to Japanese pronunciation.
Usage tips
- In English, "rental car" is the usual term, while "rent-a-car" often appears in names for car-hire businesses.