Japanese

使

しよう
Meaning: use; usage; application
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

使
用

Example sentences

When using this meeting room, a reservation is required in advance.
環境保護の観点から、プラスチックの使用を減らすべきだ。
From the perspective of environmental protection, we should reduce the use of plastic.
校内ではスマートフォンの使用が禁止されている。
Use of smartphones is prohibited on school grounds.
校内でのスマートフォンの使用は不可となっています。
The use of smartphones inside the school is prohibited.
校内でのスマートフォンの使用は校則で禁じられている。
The use of smartphones inside the school is forbidden by school regulations.
長期間の使用でタイヤが摩耗した。
The tires wore down from long-term use.
この工場では、高品質な原材料を使用して製品を製造しています。
This factory uses high-quality raw materials to manufacture products.
飛行機の中では電子機器の使用が制限されている。
The use of electronic devices is restricted inside the airplane.
使用上の注意点をよく読んでください。
Please read the precautions for use carefully.
試験中は、私語や携帯電話の使用が禁止されている。
During the exam, talking and the use of mobile phones are prohibited.

Usage Notes

A formal term for using an object or person for a purpose.

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