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使
う
つか

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to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use — 使う
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使
う
つか

tsukau

Common
Relative commonness of this word, based on various sources (incl. newspapers)
Common
JLPT N4
Kanji difficulty according to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N5 is easiest and N1 is hardest
JLPT N4
JLPT N5
Kanji difficulty according to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N5 is easiest and N1 is hardest
JLPT N5
Godan verb w/ う ending
Godan verb with 'u' ending
Godan verb w/ う ending
Transitive verb
Transitive verb
Transitive verb
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  1. to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use

    EXAMPLE
    クレジットカードを使(つか)う
    To use a credit card

  2. to use (person, animal, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate

    EXAMPLE
    人(ひと)に使(つか)われる
    To be employed by someone
    Related:人使い

  3. to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume

    EXAMPLE
    彼(かれ)は自由(じゆう)に金(かね)を使(つか)うことができる。
    He is free to spend his money.

  4. to use (language); to speak

    EXAMPLE
    英語(えいご)を使(つか)って話(はな)そう
    Let's speak in English
    Related:言葉遣い

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