Meaning

Primary

To Consider

Alternative

To Make Use Of

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

The kanji means dispatch but this word is to consider or to make use of. Just think about how if you have people that are on dispatch for you, you can send them information to consider and to make use of.

Reading

つかう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has a similar meaning to 使う, and has the same reading too. If you remember that, you can remember this word's reading.

Context

Context Sentences

義理の両親と暮らすのって、毎日気を遣うだろうし、疲れちゃうと思うのよね。

I think living with my in-laws would mean I’d have to take care of them every day, and I’d get worn out.

Kanji Composition