Japanese dictionary
How to say "use" in Japanese
使うつかう · tsukau
To "use" in Japanese is 使う (tsukau). For services and facilities, 利用する (riyō suru) is common.
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Ways to say "use" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 使うつかう · tsukau | To use. |
| 利用するりようする · riyō suru | To use (a service, facility). |
| 使用するしようする · shiyō suru | To use (formal; signs, manuals). |
How to use it
"May I use...?" is 〜を使ってもいいですか.
"How to use" is 使い方 (tsukaikata).
Example sentences
- このパソコンを使ってもいいですか。Kono pasokon o tsukatte mo ii desu ka.May I use this computer?
- 毎日電車を利用しています。Mainichi densha o riyō shite imasu.I use the train every day.
- 使い方を教えてください。Tsukaikata o oshiete kudasai.Please show me how to use it.
- 会議室は使用中です。Kaigishitsu wa shiyōchū desu.The meeting room is in use.
- ここでスマホを使わないでください。Koko de sumaho o tsukawanaide kudasai.Please don't use your phone here.
- クレジットカードは使えますか。Kurejitto kādo wa tsukaemasu ka.Can I use a credit card?
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Questions
How do you ask "Can I use a credit card?" in Japanese?
Ask カードは使えますか (kādo wa tsukaemasu ka).
What is the difference between 使う and 利用する?
使う (tsukau) is using a thing. 利用する (riyō suru) is using a service or facility to benefit from it.
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