Meaning

Primary

Use

Alternatives

Application, Employment

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Something you use that has a use has... well, use. You can even use it for practical applications.

使用 has a slightly more formal tone compared to 使う, and it’s preferred in situations that require a more precise and less casual choice of words.

Reading

しよう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ご使用の方

    the person using

    ご使用のもの

    the item in use, the item to use

    ご使用いただける

    to have someone use

Context Sentences

すみません。このクーポンの使用の仕方が分からないんです。

Excuse me. I don't know how to use this coupon.

プールにどれくらいの水を使用か知ってますか?

Do you know how much water is used in a pool?

虫を利用した新しい生物学テクノロジーを使用しています。

We use new biology technology that utilizes insects.

Kanji Composition