Translation guide
How to express the idea of using something frequently or being used frequently in Japanese. Covers verbs, adverbs, and set phrases for habitual or repeated use.
Expressing that someone uses an object, service, or method often.
The most natural and common way to say 'use frequently'. よく means 'often' and 使う means 'use'.
このアプリはよく使います。
I use this app frequently.
彼はよく辞書を使う。
He frequently uses a dictionary.
Referring to the concept or state of being used often, e.g., 'frequent use of X'.
Direct translation for 'frequent use' as a noun phrase. 頻繁な means 'frequent' and 使用 means 'use'.
スマートフォンの頻繁な使用は目に悪い。
Frequent use of smartphones is bad for your eyes.
Describing something that is frequently used by people in general.
Passive form of よく使う, meaning 'is used frequently'. Natural for describing common tools or methods.
この表現は日常会話でよく使われている。
This expression is frequently used in daily conversation.
使う (tsukau) is the general verb for 'use' and is appropriate for most everyday objects and actions. 利用する (riyō suru) is more formal and often implies utilizing a service, facility, or opportunity. For 'frequent use', よく使う is the default; よく利用する sounds slightly more polite or business-like.
While 頻繁 (hinpan) means 'frequent', it can sound stiff in casual speech. Stick to よく (yoku) for everyday conversation unless you need a formal or written tone.
A slightly more formal way to say 'use frequently'. 頻繁に means 'frequently' or 'often'.
この機能は頻繁に使われている。
This feature is used frequently.
利用する is a more formal verb for 'use', often for services or facilities. よく利用する means 'use frequently' in a slightly formal tone.
この図書館をよく利用しています。
I frequently use this library.
Implies being accustomed to using something through frequent use. Focuses on familiarity rather than frequency itself.
このソフトは使い慣れている。
I'm used to using this software (from frequent use).
A more colloquial way to nominalize 'use frequently'. Literally 'the act of using often'.
よく使うことが上達のコツです。
Frequent use is the key to improvement.
A concise noun meaning 'heavy use' or 'frequent use'. Often used in technical or business contexts.
この部品は多用により摩耗した。
This part wore out due to frequent use.
Passive of 頻繁に利用する, formal. Suitable for services or public facilities.
この駅は通勤者に頻繁に利用されている。
This station is frequently used by commuters.