Translation guide
How to express the concept of 'usage' in Japanese, covering how something is used, amount used, and related expressions.
Describing the way or method of using something.
The most common and versatile way to say 'how to use' or 'usage'. Literally 'way of using'.
このアプリの使い方を教えてください。
Please tell me how to use this app.
洗濯機の使い方がわからない。
I don't know how to use the washing machine.
A more formal term for 'usage' or 'directions for use', often found in manuals.
使用方法をよくお読みください。
Please read the usage instructions carefully.
Often used for 'usage' in the context of grammar, medicine, or formal instructions.
この薬の用法を守ってください。
Please follow the usage instructions for this medicine.
Referring to how much something is used, such as water, electricity, or data.
The amount used, especially for utilities like water, electricity, or gas.
今月の電気の使用量が増えた。
This month's electricity usage increased.
Usage status or situation, often used for services or memberships.
カードの利用状況を確認する。
Check the card usage status.
How a word or phrase is used in language.
Refers to usage in terms of grammar or word choice, similar to 'diction' or 'phrasing'.
この表現は正しい語法ですか？
Is this expression correct usage?
Also commonly used for language usage, though less technical than 語法.
Referring to established customs or habitual practices.
Customary practice or usage, often in legal or business contexts.
国際的な商慣行に従う。
Follow international business usage.
Custom or precedent, similar to 'usage' in the sense of established practice.
使い方 is the most common and casual way to say 'how to use'. 使用方法 is more formal and often written. 用法 is used in specific contexts like medicine or grammar. For everyday situations, 使い方 is the best choice.
スマホの使い方を友達に聞いた。
I asked my friend how to use the smartphone.
取扱説明書に使用方法が書いてある。
The instruction manual has the usage directions.
The English word 'usage' is not commonly used as a loanword in Japanese. Use the appropriate Japanese term based on context.
この単語の使い方を例文で示す。
Show the usage of this word with example sentences.
慣例に従って会議を進める。
Proceed with the meeting according to usage.