Japanese phrase
___の使い方は違います。 ___ no tsuka i kata wa chiga i ma su
Meaning
That is not how ___ is used.
When to use it
Says that a word or expression is being used incorrectly. It often serves as a direct correction, so it can sound firm unless the context is gentle.
Example dialogue
その言葉の使い方は違います。 so no koto ba no tsuka i kata wa chiga i ma su
That word is not being used correctly.
すみません。直します。 su mi ma se n nao shi ma su
Sorry. I will correct it.