Jiten beta

遣(つか)う
Rank #4,461

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
    1. to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
  • 2. to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate
  • 3. to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume
  • 4. to use (language); to speak

Readings

使う
(94%)
遣う
(3%)
つかう
(1%)
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