Word details
使い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 使い.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
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