Translation and Meaning of: 使う - tsukau
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 使う (tsukau) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: tsukau
Kana: つかう
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: to use; to handle; manipulate; employ; need; to want; to spend; consume; speak English); practice (surround); take (lunch); circular (bad money)
Meaning in English: to use;to handle;to manipulate;to employ;to need;to want;to spend;to consume;to speak (English);to practise (fencing);to take (one's lunch);to circulate (bad money)
Definition: Manipulate objects, tools, etc. according to their purpose.
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Explanation and Etymology - (使う) tsukau
The Japanese word 「使う」 (tsukau) is a commonly used verb that means "to use" or "to utilize." In the Japanese language, this word plays a vital role in everyday vocabulary, being applied in various contexts, from the use of physical objects to more abstract applications, such as the use of skills or strategies. Additionally, it can also be employed in contexts related to the use of time and money.
The etymology of 「使う」 traces back to the Chinese characters (kanji) from which the word derives. The kanji 「使」 is composed of the left radical 「亻」 (ninben), which suggests an association with people, and the right part 「吏」, which means "official" or "clerk." This combination brings forth the idea of "making someone do something," that is, "to use" or "to employ." The kanji thus encapsulates the essence of the term, combining the human component and the action or task to be carried out.
In addition to its basic form, the verb 「使う」 can be conjugated in different forms, such as「使いました」 (tsukaimashita) for the formal past, and「使わない」 (tsukawanai) for the present negation. The flexibility of the verb allows it to shape a wide range of nuances in the act of using or employing something. This adaptability makes it an extremely useful term, both in formal and informal contexts, covering many situations in everyday Japanese.
Verbal conjugation of 使う
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 使う (tsukau)
- 使う - Forma do Presente: 使います
- 使う - Forma do Passado: 使いました
- 使う - Forma do Futuro: 使います
- 使う - Forma Negativa: 使わない
- 使う - Forma Imperativa: 使え
- 使う - Forma Condicional: 使えば
Synonyms and similar words
- 使用する (shiyou suru) - Use, employ something in a general way.
- 利用する (riyou suru) - Using something efficiently, often in the context of services or resources.
- 用いる (mochiiru) - Use, employ, generally in a more formal or literary context.
- 使いする (tsukai suru) - Use, to make use of something, similar to 使う.
- 使役する (shieki suru) - To make someone use something; to intend to employ something.
- 駆使する (kushi suru) - Utilize fully or skillfully, especially skills or tools.
- 運用する (unyou suru) - Manage or operate, often in the context of systems or processes.
- 施す (hodokosu) - Implement, apply, give, especially in a context of donations or services.
- 行使する (koushi suru) - Exercise, use a right or power formally.
- 操る (ayatsuru) - Manipulate, control, especially in a careful or subtle context.
- 手にする (te ni suru) - Obtain, have in hand; it's a more colloquial term.
- 取り扱う (toriatsukau) - Handle, deal with, especially in the context of products or services.
- 動員する (dōin suru) - Mobilize, especially in a context of resources or people.
- 活用する (katsuyou suru) - To apply or actively use something, especially in creative or productive contexts.
- 運ぶ (hakobu) - Transport, to take something from one place to another.
- 運び出す (hakobidasu) - Start transporting something outside.
- 運び込む (hakobikomu) - Transport something inside.
- 運び入れる (hakobiireru) - Take something inside; similar to 運び込む.
- 運び出し (hakobidashi) - The act of carrying something outside.
- 運び込み (hakobikomi) - The act of bringing something inside.
- 運び入り (hakobiri) - The act of bringing something inside, a concept similar to 運び入れる.
- 運び出せる (hakobidaseru) - Ability to carry something outside.
- 運び込める (hakobikomeru) - Capacity to transport something inside.
- 運び入れられる (hakobiirerareru) - Capacity to be taken in.
- 運び出しやすい (hakobidashi yasui) - Easy to transport outside.
- 運び込みやすい (hakobikomi yasui) - Easy to transport indoors.
- 運び入りやすい (hakobiri yasui) - Easy to take inside.
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How to Write in Japanese - (使う) tsukau
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Example Sentences - (使う) tsukau
Below are some example sentences:
Keigo wo tsukau koto wa taisetsu desu
It is important to use respectful language.
It is important to use honorifics.
- 敬語 - Japanese term that refers to the use of formal and respectful expressions in the Japanese language.
- を - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 使う - Japanese verb that means "to use".
- こと - Japanese noun that indicates an abstract action or event.
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 大切 - Japanese adjective that means "important" or "valuable".
- です - Japanese linking verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence.
Kōshinryō o tsukatte ryōri o tsukurimashita
I made a meal using spices.
I cooked using spices.
- 香辛料 - Spice
- を - direct object particle
- 使って - using
- 料理 - culinary
- を - direct object particle
- 作りました - he did
Nawa o tsukatte asobu no wa tanoshii desu
Playing with rope is fun.
It's fun to play with a rope.
- 縄 (nawa) - rope
- を (wo) - object particle
- 使って (tsukatte) - using
- 遊ぶ (asobu) - play
- のは (no wa) - topic particle
- 楽しい (tanoshii) - funny
- です (desu) - ser/estar (polite form)
Zaimoku o tsukatte ie o tateru
Build a house using wood.
Build a house using wood.
- 材木 - means "wood for construction".
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action.
- 使って - verb form of the verb 使う (tsukau), which means "to use".
- 家 - means "home".
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action.
- 建てる - verb form of the verb 建てる (tateru), which means "to build".
Hagane o tsukatte kami o kirimasu
I cut the paper with scissors.
Cut the paper using scissors.
- 鋏 (hasami) - scissors
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 使って (tsukatte) - using
- 紙 (kami) - paper
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 切ります (kirimasu) - cut
Ishitan wa karyoku hatsudensho de tsukawareru juuyou na enerugii gen desu
Coal is an important source of energy used in thermal power plants.
Coal is an important source of energy used in thermal power plants.
- 石炭 (sekitan) - coal
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 火力発電所 (karyoku hatsudensho) - power plant
- で (de) - location particle
- 使われる (tsukawareru) - to be used
- 重要な (juuyouna) - important
- エネルギー源 (enerugii gen) - energy source
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Abura wo tsukawanai ryouri ga kenkouteki desu
Cooking without oil is healthy.
Cooking that does not use oil is healthy.
- 油を使わない - do not use oil
- 料理 - culinary
- が - subject particle
- 健康的 - healthy
- です - verb "to be" in the present tense
Kakko wo tsukatte bunshou wo kugiratte kudasai
Please separate the text using parentheses.
Separate text using parentheses.
- 括弧 - It means "parentheses" in Japanese.
- を - object particle in Japanese
- 使って - conjugated form of the verb "tsukatte", meaning "to use"
- 文章 - means "phrase" or "text" in Japanese
- を - object particle in Japanese
- 区切って - conjugated form of the verb "wakatte", which means "to divide" or "to separate"
- ください - imperative form of the verb "kudasai," which means "please"
Fundayni tsukawareru shokuzai wa oishii desu
The ingredients used in abundance are delicious.
The ingredients used in abundance are delicious.
- ふんだんに - adverb meaning "abundantly"
- 使われる - verb in the passive form meaning "to be used"
- 食材 - noun meaning "food ingredients"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 美味しい - adjective meaning "delicious"
- です - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite form of speech
Kādo o tsukatte shiharai o shimashita
I made the payment using a card.
I paid using the card.
- カード - "card" in Japanese
- を - object particle
- 使って - gerund form of the verb "to use"
- 支払い - "Payment" in Japanese
- を - object particle
- しました - past form of the verb "fazer"
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