使う (Tsukau) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to use (a tool, method, etc.), to make use of, to put to use, to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.)”.
Meanings
- godan verb, transitive verbto use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
- godan verb, transitive verbto use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate
- godan verb, transitive verbto use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume
- godan verb, transitive verbto use (language); to speak
Examples
ご遠慮なくお使いください。
Be my guest.
儲ける考えより使わぬ考え。
A penny saved is a penny earned.
彼女は枕を二つ使っている。
She sleeps with two pillows.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).