Japanese word

使い道

Pronunciation

Romajitsukaimichi

Meaning

  • nounuse

Example

この古い箱にも使い道があります。ko no furu i bako ni mo tsuka i michi ga a ri ma su

This old box has a use too.

Illustration for 使い道 (use)

More examples

専門家に相談して、その道具の意外な使い道を教えてもらいました。sen mon ka ni sō dan shi te so no dō gu no i gai na tsuka i michi o oshi e te mo ra i ma shi ta

I consulted an expert and learned an unexpected use for the tool.

Core concept

It identifies the practical role or end for which something can be used.

Common phrases

  • 使い道があるtsuka i michi ga a ru

    have a use

  • 使い道がないtsuka i michi ga na i

    have no use

  • 使い道を見つけるtsuka i michi o mi tsu ke ru

    find a use

  • 使い道を考えるtsuka i michi o kanga e ru

    think of a use

Similar words

用途yōto: The specific purpose for which something is intended or suitable.
使途shito: The purpose for which money or resources are used.
利用法riyōhō: A method of making effective use of something.

Definition in Japanese

物や金などを何のために使うかという目的や、役立てる方法。mono ya kane na do o nan no ta me ni tsuka u ka to i u moku teki ya yaku da te ru hō hō

Word origin

使い道 (tsukaimichi) combines 使う (tsukau, "to use") in its noun form 使い (tsukai) with 道 (michi, "way"), giving the sense of a way to use something.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 使い道がある (tsukaimichi ga aru) naturally describes an object or resource that has practical value.

Other meanings

  • purposenoun
  • utilitynoun

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