Japanese word

レンタル

Pronunciation

Romajirentaru

Meaning

  • nounrental

Example

この店のレンタル料金は千円です。ko no mise no re n ta ru ryō kin wa sen en de su

The rental fee at this store is 1,000 yen.

Illustration for レンタル (rental)

More examples

この店では傘のレンタルもできます。ko no mise de wa kasa no re n ta ru mo de ki ma su

You can also rent umbrellas at this store.

Core concept

Describes using something temporarily for a fee while ownership remains with another person or company.

Common phrases

  • レンタル料金re n ta ru ryō kin

    rental fee

  • レンタル期間re n ta ru ki kan

    rental period

  • レンタルの予約re n ta ru no yo yaku

    rental reservation

Similar words

貸与taiyo: The act of allowing another person or organization to use an item temporarily, usually without a fee.
賃貸chintai: The paid use of property, often a home or office, under a rental agreement.
リースrīsu: The use of business equipment for a fixed period and regular payments.

Definition in Japanese

品物や設備などを、料金を払って一定期間借りること。shina mono ya setsu bi na do o ryō kin o hara tte it tei ki kan ka ri ru ko to

Word origin

The Japanese noun レンタル (rentaru) comes from English rental, which is formed from rent and the suffix -al.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, レンタル (rentaru) commonly covers items such as cars, bicycles, and costumes, so it appears in many service names.

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