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'.
Please tell me how to use this app.
I don't know how to use the washing machine.
A more formal term for 'usage' or 'directions for use', often found in manuals.
Please read the usage instructions carefully.
Often used for 'usage' in the context of grammar, medicine, or formal instructions.
Please follow the usage instructions for this medicine.
Referring to how much something is used, such as water, electricity, or data.
How a word or phrase is used in language.
Referring to established customs or habitual practices.
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.
I asked my friend how to use the smartphone.
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.
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.