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使
使
8 strokes
Frequency: 219
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

use
send on a mission
order
messenger
envoy
ambassador
cause

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つか.う
つか.い
-つか.い
-づか.い

Common Words

遣う
かう
Transitive
Godan verb
Freq #132
1

to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use

Examples
「あなたの辞書を使ってもいいですか」「はい、どうぞ」
"Can I use your dictionary?" "Yes, here you are."
2

to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate

Examples
アジア諸国などから出稼ぎにきた外国人をメイドとして使うのが常識のようになっている。
It has become common practise to employ foreigners working abroad from Asian countries as maids.
3

to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume

Examples
お湯を全部使わないで
Don't use all the hot water.
4

to use (language); to speak

よう
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #1855
1

use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation

Examples
使用する前に瓶を振ってください。
Shake the bottle before using.
んし
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #3210
1

angel

Examples
黒い天使は、その漆黒の翼を大きく広げて、空へと舞い上がる。
The black angel spread those jet-black wings wide and flew up into the sky.
遣い
かい
Freq #3796
1

Common noun

errand; mission; going on an errand

Examples
使いの途中道草をくうな。
Don't delay on this errand.
2

Common noun

messenger; bearer; errand boy; errand girl

3

Common noun

familiar spirit

4

Noun, used as a suffix; Noun, used as a prefix; Oft. read づかい when used as a suffix

use; usage; user; trainer; tamer; handler; charmer

Examples
ひとことで言えば、彼はおべっか使いだ。
In a word, he is a flatterer.
かいかた
遣い方
Noun
Freq #3868
1

way of using (something); way to use; how to use; usage; use

Examples
人類だけが火の使い方を知っている。
Only man knows how to use fire.
2

way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment; management

気を遣う
きをつかう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #4411
1

to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of

Examples
私のことには少しも気を使ってくれません。
He doesn't care a bit about me.
めい
Noun
Freq #4574
1

mission; errand

Examples
彼らは使命を果たした。
They accomplished their mission.
2

task; duty; obligation

上目使い
上目づかい
わめづかい
Noun
Freq #6108
1

looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)

うし
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #6512
1

use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)

Examples
ニクソンはウォーターゲート事件に関し、黙秘権を行使して無視しようとしたが、結局明るみにでた。
Nixon tried to stonewall through Watergate by ignoring it, but it didn't work.
かいこな
使い熟す
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #6603
1

to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)

Examples
彼は英語をうまく使いこなす
He has a good command of English.
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