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使い分けする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 使い分けする | 使い分けしない |
| Polite | 使い分けします | 使い分けしません |
| Past polite | 使い分けしました | 使い分けしませんでした |
| Past | 使い分けした | 使い分けしなかった |
| Te-form | 使い分けして | 使い分けしないで |
| Desire | 使い分けしたい | 使い分けしたくない |
| Potential | 使い分けできる | 使い分けできない |
| Passive | 使い分けされる | 使い分けされない |
| Causative | 使い分けさせる | 使い分けさせない |
| Causative passive | 使い分けさせられる | 使い分けさせられない |
| Volitional | 使い分けしよう | |
| Polite volitional | 使い分けしましょう | |
| Imperative | 使い分けしろ | 使い分けするな |
| Conditional | 使い分けすれば | 使い分けしなければ |
| Tara conditional | 使い分けしたら | 使い分けしなかったら |
Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
proper use; using different things for different purposes
Refers to the act of choosing and using multiple items, methods, or expressions appropriately according to the situation, purpose, or context. Often implies skillful or deliberate differentiation.
Using honorific language appropriately is difficult.
He uses three languages depending on the situation.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉と〈物〉の使い分けthe distinction in usage between X and Y
The distinction between 'wa' and 'ga' is difficult for Japanese learners.
- 〈場所〉による使い分けdifferentiation in usage depending on the situation
The use of polite and plain language varies depending on the situation.
- 使い分けができるto be able to use things appropriately for different purposes
He can properly differentiate his emails between business and private use.
- 使い分けが必要だproper differentiation in use is necessary
These two words need to be used differently depending on the context.