Verb (5-dan, う, transitive)
1.  to use (a thing, 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