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言
葉
遣
い
こと
ば
づか

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言
葉
遣
い
こと
ば
づか

kotobazukai

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Relative commonness of this word, based on various sources (incl. newspapers)
Common
JLPT N3
Kanji difficulty according to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N5 is easiest and N1 is hardest
JLPT N3
Noun (common)
Noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Noun (common)
Noun/participle taking aux. verb する
Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
Noun/participle taking aux. verb する

  1. speech; expression; wording; language

    EXAMPLE
    言葉(ことば)遣(づか)いにはいつも気(き)をつけるべきです。
    You should always be careful in your speech.

Full entry for 言葉遣い

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

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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

Full entry for 使う

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