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遣う

つかう

Readings

つかう

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5u, vtto use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
  2. 2.
    v5u, vtto use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate
  3. 3.
    v5u, vtto use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume
  4. 4.
    v5u, vtto use (language); to speak

Kanji breakdown

遣
N513 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

「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."

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.

お湯を全部使わないで。

Don't use all the hot water.

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遣うつかう

to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend

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