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use in Japanese

use in Japanese is 利用, 使用, 効用 — use means to employ something for a particular purpose.

use in Japanese

利用
noun
Pronounced: riyō
使用
noun
Pronounced: shiyō
効用
noun
Pronounced: kōyō
(uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
noun
Pronounced: tame
(uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
使い道
noun
Pronounced: tsukaimichi
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
用途
noun
Pronounced: yōto
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
使う
verb
Pronounced: tsukau
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
用いる
verb
Pronounced: mochiiru
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
使用する
verb
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
使い尽くす
verb
Pronounced: tsukaitsukusu
(dated) To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.

What does "use" mean?

  1. verb To employ something for a particular purpose.
    "She used a hammer to fix the loose shelf."
  2. noun The act of using something, or a purpose it serves.
    "This tool has many uses around the house."

use in a sentence

  • She used a hammer to fix the loose shelf.
  • You can use my laptop while yours is being repaired.
  • This tool has many uses around the house.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "use" in Japanese?

"use" in Japanese is 利用, 使用, 効用. use means: To employ something for a particular purpose.

How do you pronounce 利用?

"use" in Japanese is 利用, pronounced "riyō".

How do you use "use" in a sentence?

Example: "She used a hammer to fix the loose shelf." In Japanese, "use" is 利用, 使用, 効用.

Are there other ways to say "use" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 10 translations listed for "use": 利用, 使用, 効用, 為, 使い道, 用途.

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