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 |
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
General use of tools, methods, or objects. The most common meaning.
This kitchen knife is very easy to use.
新しい方法を使ってみよう。
Let's try using the new method.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Using people, animals, or puppets; can imply managing or manipulating them.
彼は部下を上手に使っている。
He uses his subordinates skillfully.
人形を使って子供たちに話をする。
I tell stories to children using puppets.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Using up time, money, or other resources.
通勤に毎日2時間を使う。
I spend two hours every day commuting.
給料の半分を家賃に使っている。
I spend half my salary on rent.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Using a language or specific words.
彼は日本語と英語を使い分ける。
He uses Japanese and English depending on the situation.
難しい言葉を使わないでください。
Please don't use difficult words.
He employs several part-time workers.
I spent a lot of money on the trip.
You need to use your head to solve this problem.
It's hard to use polite language correctly.
使う is the general, neutral verb for 'to use', while 使いこなす specifically implies using something with skill and full mastery.
使う is the everyday verb for 'use', while 使用 is a more formal noun/する-verb typical of manuals and official rules.
使う is the general verb for 'to use' anything, while 働かせる specifically means to actively exert a mental faculty like 頭 or 想像力.
使う is the transitive verb 'to use', while 使える is its potential form meaning 'to be usable/useful'.
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability
disposable; single-use; throwaway
proper use; using different things for different purposes
purpose; use; objective · way to use; method of using
useful thing; usable article · present; gift
master; handle skillfully; make full use of
user; consumer; employer · master; expert handler · spendthrift; prodigal
use properly; use different things for different purposes
use up; exhaust; run out of
servant; domestic worker
worn-out; used; secondhand
work hard; push around; exploit
throwaway; disposable; single-use
spending habits; way of spending money
use up; exhaust; squander
lasting quality; durability in use; going a long way
running errands; doing odd jobs · errand boy; gofer; dogsbody
handling of workers; management of people
embezzle; misappropriate; steal from an employer · use for a long time; become accustomed to using; break in
puppeteer; puppet operator
oarfish; king of herrings; ribbonfish
embezzlement; misappropriation
errand; going on an errand · messenger; errand runner · familiar spirit; divine messenger
use of color; color usage; color scheme
angel
destination of an errand; place one is sent on an errand
usage fee; charge for use