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つかう
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, う, transitive)
1. to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
I am using this room.
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
They say that dates are something that costs money.
4. to use (language); to speak
I don't really want to use that phrasing.
Alt. forms
使つかう
98%
つかう
1%
遣つかう
Pitch accent
つ
かう
Top 8100
Conjugations...Used in: 1500
Used in vocabulary (32 in total)
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
to make eyes at; to leer; to ogle; to ingratiate oneself; to toady; to flatter
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Examples (200 in total)
Are you using that?
I use it.
You can't use this.
It won't be usable anyway.
May I use a credit card?
Anyone can use it.
Did you take the elevator?
It is used in the military.
I am using this room.
Use it however you like!
I don't know who's using it.
When do you use it?
I wish I could use magic.
Don't buy things you won't use.
Try it yourself.
It still looks perfectly usable.
You are welcome to use it as you like.
What did you use this for?
It's very easy to use.
How do you use this?
Which one are you going to use?
I use it once every few days.
I took Highway 58.
I only used it once.
Even getting angry takes energy.
We're going to use it later too.
Money has meaning only when it is spent.
How about trying it out?
Use this towel.
Don't use all the hot water.
Can I use my laptop in the bath?
Let's make use of our time wisely.
How do you use chopsticks?
Which textbook are you using?
Lucy can't use chopsticks.
I'm going to use the shower first.
Are you going to use that?
It is not something that can be used many times.
He used your name.
You may use it any time.
Don't use hard words.
Can you sit on the floor without using your hands?
What kind of meat are you using this time?
It isn't used anymore, though.
This chair seems like it can still be used.
I've already spent all my money.
Much money is spent every day.
Much time was wasted.
I actually use this.
Could I use your desk?
Is it okay to use this?
I can use a little magic too.
From now on, I will not use that word.
He can't use a gun again.
I wonder what kind of material would be good to use?
Is that machine still usable?
I shouldn't have spent so much money.
My cell phone is easy to use.
I don't really want to use that phrasing.
Which expression do you use more often?
How long had it been since I used this?
It's been a while since I've used this desk.
Oh no! I just spent so much money!
It can be used as a bargaining chip.
How do you use this camera?
Eggs can be used as weapons.
I haven't used characters that difficult, have I?
It is something that gets dirty when people use it.
But we're not allowed to use that hut, right?
May I use the things on the shelf?
May I use this cup?
Or do you have to take the bus?
I don't have the money to use the highway.
Stones collected from all over the world are used.
It appears they decided it was unusable.
If you take proper care of it, it will last a long time.
Use small words, please.
When did you start using that cellphone?
Is it okay if I use this piece?
This word is still in use.
This sentence is commonly used.
Japanese is not used in this country.
For now, at the very least, it just needs to be usable.
This can be used in actual combat.
Use what can be used without being picky.
They used a word I didn't know, so I asked them to say it again.
Which cup should I use?
I spent all the money I had.
I wonder if this uses cow's milk.
He explained by means of diagrams.
Now was the time to use the last of my strength.
He uses the same books as you use.
Is there a possibility that it might be used somewhere?
You will be allowed to use this room tomorrow.
Please use this room for the time being.
What rude language he uses!
This room is used for various purposes.
Can I use this room freely?
Stone was used to build their houses.
I think they said they would actually fight with real swords.
The money spent must have been quite substantial.
If you don't use this key, the door won't open.
He let me use his typewriter.
It seems like you can use it if you pay money.
They say that dates are something that costs money.
Don't use the desk by that window.
This box will serve as a chair.
He used all available means.
Which of these dishes don't have meat or fish in them?
She obtained the permission to use the car.
They try to defend against it using defensive magic.
He makes good use of his talents.
When did man start using tools?
Humans are the only animals that can use fire.
I've been using this smartphone for five years.
It's my turn to use the bathroom.
In this village, women can also use bows.
I have already used up all the points.
Maria spends a lot of money on clothes.
Only the first few pages had been used.
This old table is still in use.
Stop spending money on frivolous things.
If you can't use your legs, you should get away even if you have to crawl.
She used the car to go to the office.
You spent most of the money you earned in no time.
This word is not in common use.
She spent more money than usual.
This bike is used by my brother.
Boards are used to make floors.
This room is used as a kitchen.
The factory uses many complicated machines.
Almost no magic is used in such work.
You can use English at most hotels around the world.
He used his umbrella as a weapon.
I must use this bike.
She sleeps with two pillows.
Monkeys can use their feet just like their hands.
What is the total amount of money you spent?
You mustn't use my pen.
Different languages are used in different places in the world.
We have little opportunity to use English.
Let's fight fair, without any dirty tricks.
Since magic is not used, the battle will be without magic.
All the money was spent on clothes.
Magic studies are useless to humans who cannot use magic.
She made much use of milk in her cooking.
The baby cannot use a spoon yet.
We have two unused rooms in our house.
You are not allowed to use this car.
"Do you mind if I use your phone?" "No, please go ahead."
I don't think that's the way it's meant to be used.
It is used by a great many people.
They spent a lot of money on their son.
Excuse me, but do you not use training weapons?
This knife is used to cut meat.
We use cloth to make clothes.
As things stand, there is only one card I can play.
That should be usable as a bargaining chip in the negotiation.
This table is unusable since it is missing a leg.
If it is vacant, someone might use it.
When was the last time I used my brain? I don't even remember.
What little money he earned he spent on books.
I'll move it to my pocket so I can use it right away.
It is a tree so thick that even using both arms, one cannot embrace it.
The effect is instantaneous, but it can also be used continuously.
"Only for now!" is a line salespeople often use.
They will be used for making people happy.
I can't use my right arm, but I can use my left, so I hold the sword in my left hand.
He made good use of the money.
The use of bright colors is one of the features of his paintings.
How about trying some new oil once in a while?
Any gentleman would not use such language.
If it's this convenient, why don't you use it regularly?
Even if I'm the one who recommended you, they'll kick you out if you're no use.
I had never even considered the possibility of being unable to use magic.
Is it used to keep things cold?
She told me that I could use her room.
We spend piles of money on the things we don't really use.
Wind energy has been used to some extent in many countries.
Unfortunately, unlike my older sister, I can't use magic at all.
You are free to use any of the ingredients and tools that are placed there.
My height is still on the short side, and I can't use magic at all.
The wound was shallow, but you should avoid using your arm for a while.
I sold the piano I no longer used for 50,000 yen.
This machine produces electricity for our daily use.
We would probably get more useful data by using it in the field instead.
It is often used to feed to animals such as cattle.
No matter how powerful the magic one possesses, it cannot be used now.
Some people traveled by train, and others by road.
He required her to explain how she spent money.
You can borrow my car whenever you want.
He spent all the money that his friend had lent him.
You must never think of using a weapon like this, not even for a moment.
He had to share the hotel room with a stranger.
Only members of the company are entitled to use the facilities.
However, using it causes one to be dragged along by instinct, making one's thinking a bit dull.
We use the same classroom for two different groups of students each day.
Due to ability limitations, you cannot use this item.
I return to my room and put the money into the wallet I have been using since middle school.
I advised him not to spend all his money on food.