使う
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
2. to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate
3. to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume
4. to use (language); to speak
Other spellings
遣う
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
つかう
Examples682
「あなた
"Can I use your dictionary?" "Yes, here you are."
お湯
Don't use all the hot water.
アジア諸国
It has become common practise to employ foreigners working abroad from Asian countries as maids.
これ
This has gone out of use here.
金
Money is a good servant, but a bad master.
自分
Try it out yourself.