Word Meaning 使える

つかえる tsukaeru

使える is read as つかえる (tsukaeru) and means to be usable.

Meaning

English

  1. to be usable
  2. to be serviceable
  3. to be useful

Reading

Kana

つかえる

Romaji

tsukaeru

Writing Variants

  • 遣える つかえる tsukaeru

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 11 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N4 Jōyō Grade 3 Kanken 8級 Rank 100490 Priority P

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

使い分ける

つかいわける

to use properly

使い切る

つかいきる

to use up

使いすぎる

つかいすぎる

to use excessively

使いにやる

つかいにやる

to send a person on an errand

使いをやる

つかいをやる

to send a messenger

使い慣れる

つかいなれる

to get accustomed to using

使命を帯びる

しめいをおびる

to be charged with a mission

使用

しよう

use

使う

つかう

to use (language)

使い

つかい

familiar spirit

使い道

つかいみち

way to use something

Example Sentences

10

Can you use a microwave?

Can you use a microwave?

Do you know how to use a computer?

He can use chopsticks.

I am usually able to use even cheap things.

Eggs can be used as weapons.

My dictionary is very useful.

She alone is able to use the personal computer.

Man is the only animal that can use fire.

I'll keep this for future use.