お使い
おつかい
otsukai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 28 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
お使い (おつかい (otsukai)) means "Errand". It is read おつかい (otsukai). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Errand
Also : Task · Message · Mission
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Example Sentences
子どもが買い物のお使いをすることは大切な経験だ。
こどもがかいもののおつかいをすることはたいせつなけいけんだ。
Running shopping errands is an important experience for children.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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