Tsukau

JLPT N5

Other forms:

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

  1. godan verb, transitive verbto use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
  2. godan verb, transitive verbto use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate
  3. godan verb, transitive verbto use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume
  4. godan verb, transitive verbto use (language); to speak

Examples

  • Be my guest.

  • A penny saved is a penny earned.

  • She sleeps with two pillows.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 使う

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