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使い方

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 使い方

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

Kanji in this Word

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
4 strokes
Frequency: 46
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

direction
person
alternative

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-かた
-がた
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
から
なた
ふさ
まさ
みち
12 strokes
Frequency: 664
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

dispatch
despatch
send
give
donate
do
undertake

Readings

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