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.
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.
I want to put this skill to good use for society.
Simply means 'to utilize' or 'make use of'. It is slightly less emphatic than 有効活用する but still very common.
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.
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.
I want to put my study abroad experience to good use in my job.
A pattern meaning 'since (we have this opportunity)...' or 'now that...'. It implies putting the situation to good use.
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.
The donations will be put to good use for the reconstruction of the disaster area.
He is putting his talents to good use.
I will put the money I received to good use.