Translation guide
To utilize something completely or to the greatest possible extent, often implying effective or exhaustive use.
make full use of
Most common and versatile translation.
To use something to its maximum potential or capacity.
A standard, neutral way to say 'make full use of' by leveraging something to its maximum limit.
Please make full use of this opportunity.
He made full use of his talents.
A slightly more casual, modern-sounding phrase using the loanword 'full'. Common in business and everyday speech.
Literally 'use without leaving anything remaining'. Emphasizes exhaustive use, often in formal or literary contexts.
To exploit a chance or resource effectively, often with a sense of not wasting it.
To make the most of something by utilizing its inherent qualities. Very common and natural.
I'll make full use of my experience and take on a new job.
To use effectively. Often used for resources, time, or space. Slightly formal.
A general term for 'utilize' or 'make use of'. Can be used in many contexts, but less emphatic than 最大限に活用する.
To utilize something completely without waste, often referring to physical objects or resources.
To use something up completely. Focuses on the result of using all of something.
Let's make full use of the ingredients without wasting them.
Formal/literary. Emphasizes using every single part, leaving nothing unused.
活かす (ikasu) implies bringing out the inherent value or potential of something, often used for skills, experience, or opportunities. 活用する (katsuyō suru) is a more general 'utilize' and can be used for tools, data, or resources. 最大限に活用する (saidai-gen ni katsuyō suru) adds the nuance of 'to the maximum extent'.
He made full use of his language skills and became an interpreter.
We'll make full use of this software to improve efficiency.
Do not translate 'make full use of' word-for-word as 「完全な使用をする」 or similar. It sounds unnatural. Use the phrases provided above.
We should make full use of this opportunity.
She made full use of her time in Japan.
Let's make full use of this equipment.
He made full use of the time given to him.
このチャンスを活かさない手はない。
We must make full use of this chance.
Let's think of ways to make full use of the limited space.
Make full use of data to increase sales.
It's a plan to make full use of this land.