Japanese Word of the Day
使う
TSU-ka-u • verb (godan) — 20th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to use; to make use of
Examples
- パソコンを使う。
(I use a computer.) - このアプリは無料で使えます。
(You can use this app for free.) - 手を使わないでください。
(Please don't use your hands.)
Synonyms
- 利用する
- 使用する
使う is the common everyday verb for 'to use.' It's transitive and normally takes を for the object (e.g., 〜を使う). In polite speech use 使います; potential form is 使える (can use) / 使えます. Compared with 利用する and 使用する, 使う is more casual and general, while 利用する/使用する are more formal or technical.
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