借り
かり
kari
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
借り (かり (kari)) means "Debt". It is read かり (kari). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Debt
Also : Loan · Borrowing
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Example Sentences
彼に大きな借りができた。
かれにおおきなかりができた。
I became greatly indebted to him.
彼女にはいくつかの借りがある。
かのじょにはいくつかのかりがある。
I owe her a few favors.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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