使う、遣う
つかう
tsukau
JMdict entry #1305990
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to use (language); to speak
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼は勉学に使わぬ時間は無駄にしたように考えた。
kare ha bengaku ni tsukawa nu jikan ha muda ni shi ta you ni kangae ta 。
He looked upon any time not spent in study as so much lost time.
彼は普通現金のかわりにクレジットカードを使います。
kare ha futsuu genkin no kawari ni kurejitto kaado wo tsukai masu 。
He usually uses credit cards instead of cash.
彼は不器用な手つきではしをつかっていた。
kare ha fu kiyou na tetsuki de ha shi wo tsukaxtsu te i ta 。
He used the chopsticks in an awkward way.
彼は非常に多くの金を本に使う。
kare ha hijou ni ooku no kane wo hon ni tsukau 。
He spends a great deal of money on books.
彼は彼女に金をどう使ったか説明するよう求めた。
kare ha kanojo ni kane wo dou tsukaxtsu ta ka setsumei suru you motome ta 。
He required her to explain how she spent money.
彼は農場主達に新しい種を使ってみるように説得した。
kare ha noujou shu tachi ni atarashii tane wo tsukaxtsu te miru you ni settoku shi ta 。
He prevailed on the farmers to try the new seeds.