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使 means 'use'
Common readings
On
シ
Additional readings
Kun つかい -つかい -づかい
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便 convenience; tidings
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In the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese, 使 is used 13 times, read 2 ways.
Across all words in Japanese, 使 is used 278 times, read 2 ways (with 1 variation).
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シ
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noun, 'suru' verb
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation(click the word for examples and links)
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つかう
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'u' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use2. to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate (see also: 人使い)
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つかう
(read as づか)
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noun, 'suru' verb
wasting ... on (e.g. money); squandering; waste; frittering away(click the word to view an additional 5 forms, examples and links)
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