Japanese

使ける

つかいわける
Meaning: to use properly depending on the situation; to know how to use
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 使い分ける 使い分けない
Polite 使い分けます 使い分けません
Past 使い分けた 使い分けなかった
Polite + Past 使い分けました 使い分けませんでした
Te-form 使い分けて 使い分けなくて
Potential 使い分けられる 使い分けられない
Passive 使い分けられる 使い分けられない
Causative 使い分けさせる 使い分けさせない
Imperative 使い分けろ 使い分けるな

Handwriting

使
い
分
け
る

Example sentences

I use different wording depending on who I'm talking to.
建前と本音を使い分けるのは難しい。
It is difficult to distinguish between public stance and private intention.

Usage Notes

To select the appropriate tool, language, or behavior for a specific situation or person.

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