費やす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 費やす
1
to spend; to expend; to consume
Examples
多額の金がその橋に費やされた。
A large amount of money was spent on the bridge.
2
to waste; to squander; to throw away
Examples
つまらないことに時間を費やすな。
Don't waste your time on trifles.
3
to devote
Kanji in this Word
費
12 strokes
Frequency: 321
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
expense
cost
spend
consume
waste
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つい.やす
つい.える
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