Japanese word

使用

Pronunciation

Romajishiyō

Meaning

  • nounuse

Example

この道具を使用します。ko no dō gu o shi yō shi ma su

I use this tool.

Illustration for 使用 (use)

More examples

安全のため、説明書を読んでから使用してください。an zen no ta me setsu mei sho o yo n de ka ra shi yō shi te ku da sa i

For safety, read the instructions before using it.

Core concept

It centers on making something serve a chosen purpose or function.

Common phrases

  • 使用方法shi yō hō hō

    how to use

  • 使用目的shi yō moku teki

    purpose of use

  • 使用条件shi yō jō ken

    conditions of use

  • 使用回数shi yō kai sū

    number of uses

Similar words

利用riyō: The act of making use of a service, place, person, or resource for a particular purpose.
活用katsuyō: The act of using knowledge, skills, or resources effectively for a useful purpose.

Definition in Japanese

人や物などを、目的に合わせて用いること。hito ya mono na do o moku teki ni a wa se te mochi i ru ko to

Word origin

使用 (shiyō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 使 (shi, "use") and 用 (yō, "use or purpose"), forming the sense of using something for a purpose.

Usage tips

  • Signs and instructions often use 使用 (shiyō) in phrases about equipment or facilities, giving the word a formal tone compared with 使う (tsukau).

Opposites

  • 未使用mishiyōunusedna-adjective

Related words

Word lists with this word