使い込む · godan verb (-mu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 使い込む | 使い込まない |
| Polite | 使い込みます | 使い込みません |
| Past polite | 使い込みました | 使い込みませんでした |
| Past | 使い込んだ | 使い込まなかった |
| Te-form | 使い込んで | 使い込まないで |
| Desire | 使い込みたい | 使い込みたくない |
| Potential | 使い込める | 使い込めない |
| Passive | 使い込まれる | 使い込まれない |
| Causative | 使い込ませる | 使い込ませない |
| Causative passive | 使い込ませられるalso 使い込まされる | 使い込ませられないalso 使い込まされない |
| Volitional | 使い込もう | |
| Polite volitional | 使い込みましょう | |
| Imperative | 使い込め | 使い込むな |
| Conditional | 使い込めば | 使い込まなければ |
| Tara conditional | 使い込んだら | 使い込まなかったら |
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
embezzle; misappropriate; steal from an employer
Specifically refers to illegally taking money or assets entrusted to one's care, often in a workplace or organizational setting.
He was arrested for embezzling company funds.
経理担当が売上金を使い込んでいたことが発覚した。
It was discovered that the accounting clerk had been misappropriating the sales proceeds.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
use for a long time; become accustomed to using; break in
Describes using an item over an extended period until it becomes familiar, comfortable, or well-worn. Often used for tools, clothes, or everyday objects.
この革靴は5年使い込んで、足にぴったり馴染んでいる。
I've used these leather shoes for five years, and they fit my feet perfectly.
使い込んだ道具には愛着が湧く。
You grow attached to tools you've used for a long time.
He was fired for embezzling the company's money.
He carefully uses a well-worn leather bag.
The official was arrested for embezzling public funds.
These carpentry tools have been used for years and feel just right in hand.
Uses the older kanji 遣; marked as out-dated.