This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

使える

遣える

Reading

Kana: つかえる
Romaji: tsukaeru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to be usable; to be serviceable; to be useful

Kanji

使
Readings: シ、 つか.う、 つか.い、 -つか.い、 -づか.い
Meanings: use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause
Readings: ケン、 つか.う、 -つか.い、 -づか.い、 つか.わす、 や.る
Meanings: dispatch, despatch, send, give, donate, do, undertake

Example Sentences

ビザは使(つか)えますか。
➥Can I pay with my VISA?
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たまには(あたま)使(つか)えよ。
➥Use your head for a change.
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小切手(こぎって)使(つか)えますか。
➥Will you take a personal check?
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電話(でんわ)使(つか)えません。
➥The telephone doesn't work.
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カードは使(つか)えますか。
➥Can I pay with a credit card?
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VISAは使(つか)えますか。
➥Do you accept Visa?
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