- 1. [v5u, vt] to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
- 2. [v5u, vt] to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate
- 3. [v5u, vt] to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume
- 4. [v5u, vt] to use (language); to speak
Kanji in this word
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使
use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, causeOn: シ (shi)Kun: つか.う (tsuka.u)、 つか.い (tsuka.i)、 -つか.い (-tsuka.i)、 -づか.い (-zuka.i)
Example Sentences
「あなたの辞書を使ってもいいですか」「はい、どうぞ」
"Can I use your dictionary?" "Yes, here you are."
アジア諸国などから出稼ぎにきた外国人をメイドとして使うのが常識のようになっている。
It has become common practise to employ foreigners working abroad from Asian countries as maids.
お湯を全部使わないで。
Don't use all the hot water.