使い方
Meanings
1
way of using; how to use; usage
Refers to the method, manner, or instructions for using a tool, device, substance, or system.
Please tell me how to use this app.
I don't know how to use the washing machine.
2
way of handling; way of treating; management
Used for the manner of dealing with people, especially in a supervisory or interpersonal context, such as employees, subordinates, or children.
He is good at handling his subordinates.
We need to rethink the way we manage our human resources.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の使い方を教えるto teach someone how to use something
My senior at work taught me how to use this machine.
- 〈物〉の使い方が分からないto not know how to use something
I still don't know how to use my new smartphone.
- 正しい使い方the correct way of using something
Please check the correct way to use the medicine.
- 〈物〉の使い方を覚えるto learn/memorize how to use something
It took me a while to learn how to use this software.
- 〈人〉の使い方が上手だto be skilled at managing/handling people
He's a boss who is good at managing his subordinates.