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つかう
Meanings
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
Alt. forms
使つかう
97%
つかう
1%
遣つかう
Pitch accent
つ
かう
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Conjugations...Used in: 1383
Used in vocabulary (33 in total)
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
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.
What will you use it for?
Did you take the elevator?
When do you use it?
I wish I could use magic.
Don't buy things you won't use.
Try it yourself.
I don't know who's using it.
It's very easy to use.
How do you use this?
Which one are you going to use?
He has a maid.
Can I use a credit card here?
Can I use my laptop in the bath?
Don't use all the hot water.
Let's make use of our time wisely.
How do you use chopsticks?
Which textbook are you using?
"Are the taxis being used?" "Yes, they are."
Lucy can't use chopsticks.
Don't use harsh language.
I'll use the new plates.
Can I use a credit card for payment?
Don't use this pair of scissors.
How much money did you spend at the zoo?
Everyone uses the Internet.
Use this if you're in danger.
He used your name.
You may use it any time.
Don't use hard words.
Are you going to use that?
Can you sit on the floor without using your hands?
I've already spent all my money.
Much time was wasted.
Could I use your desk?
I actually use this.
Is it okay to use this?
From now on, I will not use that word.
I can use a little magic too.
He can't use a gun again.
I shouldn't have spent so much money.
My cell phone is easy to use.
Is that machine still usable?
Which expression do you use more often?
Oh no! I just spent so much money!
How do you use this camera?
Eggs can be used as weapons.
May I use this cup?
Stones collected from all over the world are used.
Or do you have to take the bus?
When did you start using that cellphone?
This sentence is commonly used.
This word is still in use.
Use small words, please.
Japanese is not used in this country.
Which cup should I use?
He explained by means of diagrams.
Starting next week, we'll be using a new textbook.
That bridge has been out of use for a long time.
In case of fire, use the stairs.
Is this word in common use?
How much money did you spend in total?
We speak English in class.
I used a knife to cut the cake.
We will never use those.
She spoke through an interpreter.
I'm using honey instead of sugar.
Don't waste your allowance on useless things.
I use French almost every day.
He uses the same books as you use.
You will be allowed to use this room tomorrow.
What rude language he uses!
Stone was used to build their houses.
This room is used for various purposes.
Can I use this room freely?
We use a lot of water every day.
If you don't use this key, the door won't open.
Don't use the desk by that window.
He let me use his typewriter.
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.
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.
Maria spends a lot of money on clothes.
Stop spending money on frivolous things.
She used the car to go to the office.
She spent more money than usual.
This word is not in common use.
The factory uses many complicated machines.
Boards are used to make floors.
This room is used as a kitchen.
He used his umbrella as a weapon.
She sleeps with two pillows.
I must use this bike.
Different languages are used in different places in the world.
You mustn't use my pen.
We have little opportunity to use English.
All the money was spent on clothes.
The baby cannot use a spoon yet.
I am forbidden to use this telephone.
A lot of their time is spent on part-time jobs.
What website do you usually use for searching?
A hammer was used to break the window.
"May I use this pencil?" "Yes, you may."
How much money has been spent on building the museum?
You can use this computer any time.
The desk that Ken uses is old.
We have to use the stairs because the elevator is out of order.
She shared the apartment with her friends.
I used a computer in order to save time.
I went up to the roof by means of a ladder.
The money you give them will be put to good use.
She stirred the soup with a spoon.
I substitute honey for jam.
I've already spent all my pocket money for this month.
I'm looking for a laptop that'll be good for my parents to use.
This telescope must be used carefully.
A traffic accident deprived him of the use of his left hand.
This desk is used by Tom.
Students must not use this toilet.
I'll keep this for future use.
Tom uses honey instead of sugar.
"Do you mind if I use your phone?" "No, please go ahead."
You are not allowed to use this car.
We have two unused rooms in our house.
It is used by a great many people.
They spent a lot of money on their son.
This knife is used to cut meat.
We use cloth to make clothes.
This table is unusable since it is missing a leg.
When was the last time I used my brain? I don't even remember.
She spends as much money as she earns.
This dish uses two eggs.
They will be used for making people happy.
That's my bicycle. You can use it whenever you want.
He made good use of the money.
The use of bright colors is one of the features of his paintings.
Any gentleman would not use such language.
She spends a lot of money when she goes abroad.
What little money he earned he spent on books.
Really? It took me an hour by train.
Make a sentence with each of these words.
Can you lend me a guitar to use on stage tonight?
I tried many times to use a personal computer.
Japan should not spend much money on weapons.
He uses foul language whenever he gets angry.
Any student in our college can use the computer.
Many college students use computers to write their papers.
"Can I use your dictionary?" "Yes, here you are."
Even a cheap frying pan will last a long time if used carefully.
Your hair's so smooth and pretty. What kind of shampoo do you use?
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.
This machine produces electricity for our daily use.
Some people traveled by train, and others by road.
I think we should use our time a bit more constructively.
The boy can handle a knife and fork very well.
If you want to do good work, you should use the proper tools.
He used all his wealth for the benefit of the poor.
We tend to use English when we see a foreigner.
These are the sunglasses I used when I was your age.
Cell phones are convenient, but I want them to be used responsibly.
This is the pen which the famous novelist wrote with.
The value of the coins depended on the weight of the metal used.
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.
He had to share the hotel room with a stranger.
Only members of the company are entitled to use the facilities.
For writing papers, most college students mainly use computers.
When making a cake, you must use eggs, butter and sugar.
They are now widely used for communication, calculation, and other activities.
He decided not to use much energy in his daily life.
Man differs from animals in that he can use fire.
We use the same classroom for two different groups of students each day.
My wife spends money as if I were the richest man in town.
The engineer told us how to use the machine.
The teacher punished her students for using bad words.
I advised him not to spend all his money on food.
That idea seems good but it needs to be tried out.
However, they can help him breathe with a machine.
I took Highway 58.
I only used it once.
You may spend a maximum of 100 dollars.
The greater part of the money was spent.
How much money do you spend a week?
This room is used by teachers.
You can use English at most hotels around the world.
This vending machine won't accept 500 yen coins.
Wind energy has been used to some extent in many countries.
I intend to devote a few hours a day to the study of English.
He used a big piece of paper to make the bag.