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Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
1. to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
  • あなた
  • じしょ辞書
  • つか使って
  • いい
  • ですか
  • 」「
  • はい
  • どうぞ
"Can I use your dictionary?" "Yes, here you are."
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
2. to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate
  • アジアしょこくアジア諸国
  • など
  • から
  • でかせ出稼ぎ
  • きた
  • がいこくじん外国人
  • メイド
  • として
  • つか使う
  • じょうしき常識
  • ようになっている
It has become common practise to employ foreigners working abroad from Asian countries as maids.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
3. to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume
  • おゆお湯
  • ぜんぶ全部
  • つか使わないで
Don't use all the hot water.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
4. to use (language); to speak
Other forms
遣う 【つかう】

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