Vocabulary

What does 使用 (しよう, shiyou) mean?

使用 (しよう, shiyou) means use.

Quick facts
Readingしよう
Romajishiyou
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
しよう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshiyou

use

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive use; application; employment

Example sentences

  • You're free to use a pen.

  • This room cannot be used.

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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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