Vocabulary

What does 使う (つかう, tsukau) mean?

使う (つかう, tsukau) means to use.

Quick facts
Readingつかう
Romajitsukau
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
つかう
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontsukau

to use

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

Example sentences

  • I use chopsticks.

  • I use a computer at the office.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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