Kanji · N4 · 8 strokes
使 / to use
Kanji for to use.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つか.います | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
使 carries the meaning to use.
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How to write 使
Trace 使 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 使
使い方つかいかたhow to use
使いますつかいますto use
使用中しようちゅうin use
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使 in context
カメラの使い方がわかりません。
かめらのつかいかたがわかりません
I don't know how to use the camera.
わたしは鉛筆を使いません。
わたしはえんぴつをつかいません
I don't use a pencil.
会議室は使用中です。
かいぎしつはしようちゅうです
The conference room is in use.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 使 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
使 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/使
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