Translation guide
How to express that something is used effectively, beneficially, or for a worthwhile purpose.
The speaker wants to say that they (or someone) will use an object, skill, time, or opportunity in a way that produces a good result.
A common and natural way to say 'put to good use' for objects, resources, or skills. It emphasizes effective utilization.
この経験を今後の仕事に有効活用したい。
I want to put this experience to good use in my future work.
I put the leftover ingredients to good use and made a new dish.
Means 'to put to good use' or 'to make useful'. Often used when something is used for the benefit of others or a specific purpose.
このスキルを社会に役立てたい。
I want to put this skill to good use for society.
寄付金は被災地の復興に役立てられます。
The donations will be put to good use for the reconstruction of the disaster area.
Simply means 'to utilize' or 'make use of'. It is slightly less emphatic than 有効活用する but still very common.
時間を有効に活用しよう。
Let's put our time to good use.
Literally 'not waste'. Often used to express the idea of putting something to good use by not letting it go to waste.
せっかくのチャンスを無駄にしない。
I'll put this precious opportunity to good use.
The speaker wants to emphasize that they will take full advantage of a chance or favorable circumstance.
Means 'to make the most of', 'to capitalize on', or 'to put to good use'. Often used for opportunities, experiences, or personal strengths.
留学経験を仕事に活かしたい。
I want to put my study abroad experience to good use in my job.
彼は自分の才能を十分に活かしている。
He is putting his talents to good use.
A pattern meaning 'since (we have this opportunity)...' or 'now that...'. It implies putting the situation to good use.
せっかく来たんだから、観光しよう。
Since we're here, let's put this trip to good use and do some sightseeing.
The speaker wants to convey that funds or materials will be spent in a beneficial or efficient way.
Literally 'use effectively'. A straightforward way to say 'put to good use' for money, time, or resources.
このお金は有効に使ってください。
Please put this money to good use.
Means 'use carefully/with care'. Implies that the resource is valued and will not be wasted.
頂いたお金は大切に使います。
I will put the money I received to good use.