使う
つかう
tsukau
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

使う (つかう (tsukau)) means "to use (a tool, method, etc.)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to use (a tool, method, etc.)

Also : to employ · to utilize

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Example Sentences

この道具を使ってください。

このどうぐをつかってください

Please use this tool.

毎日新しい方法を使う練習をしています。

まいにちあたらしいほうほうをつかうれんしゅうをしています

I practice using new methods every day.

Kanji in this word

使
to use
Kunつか.う、つか.い、づか.い
Onし
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