使用済み
Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
used; spent
Describes something that has already been used and is no longer in its original state, such as tickets, stamps, fuel, or batteries. Often used in compound phrases like 使用済み切手 (used stamp) or 使用済み核燃料 (spent nuclear fuel).
I collect used stamps.
Please recycle spent batteries.
Usage patterns
- 使用済みの〈物〉を捨てるto throw away a used item
Please throw away used batteries here.
- 使用済みの〈物〉を回収するto collect used items (for recycling or disposal)
This shop collects used ink cartridges.
- 〈物〉が使用済みになるfor something to become used up / spent
That ticket has already been used.