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
Pronounced: riyō
使用
Pronounced: shiyō
効用
Pronounced: kōyō
(uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
為
Pronounced: tame
(uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
使い道
Pronounced: tsukaimichi
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
用途
Pronounced: yōto
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
使う
Pronounced: tsukau
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
用いる
Pronounced: mochiiru
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
使用する
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
使い尽くす
Pronounced: tsukaitsukusu
(dated) To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
What does "use" mean?
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verb To employ something for a particular purpose.
"She used a hammer to fix the loose shelf."
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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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