使う
使う · godan verb (-u)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 使う | 使わない |
| Polite | 使います | 使いません |
| Past polite | 使いました | 使いませんでした |
| Past | 使った | 使わなかった |
| Te-form | 使って | 使わないで |
| Desire | 使いたい | 使いたくない |
| Potential | 使える | 使えない |
| Passive | 使われる | 使われない |
| Causative | 使わせる | 使わせない |
| Causative passive | 使わせられるalso 使わされる | 使わせられないalso 使わされない |
| Volitional | 使おう | |
| Polite volitional | 使いましょう | |
| Imperative | 使え | 使うな |
| Conditional | 使えば | 使わなければ |
| Tara conditional | 使ったら | 使わなかったら |
Meanings
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
General use of tools, methods, or objects. The most common meaning.
This kitchen knife is very easy to use.
Let's try using the new method.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Using people, animals, or puppets; can imply managing or manipulating them.
He uses his subordinates skillfully.
I tell stories to children using puppets.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Using up time, money, or other resources.
I spend two hours every day commuting.
I spend half my salary on rent.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Using a language or specific words.
He uses Japanese and English depending on the situation.
Please don't use difficult words.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を使うto employ or make use of someone (as a worker or helper)
He employs several part-time workers.
- お金を使うto spend money
I spent a lot of money on the trip.
- 頭を使うto use one's head; to think hard
You need to use your head to solve this problem.
- 言葉を使うto use certain words or language
It's hard to use polite language correctly.