Japanese

使

つかいこむ
Meaning: to use for a long time; to embezzle
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 使い込む 使い込まない
Polite 使い込みます 使い込みません
Past 使い込んだ 使い込まなかった
Polite + Past 使い込みました 使い込みませんでした
Te-form 使い込んで 使い込まなくて
Potential 使い込める 使い込めない
Passive 使い込まれる 使い込まれない
Causative 使い込ませる 使い込ませない
Causative + Passive 使い込まされる 使い込まされない
Imperative 使い込め 使い込むな

Handwriting

使
い
込
む

Example sentences

I've been using this kitchen knife for many years, so it feels comfortable in my hand.
この革の鞄は、使い込むほど味が出る。
This leather bag gets more character the more you use it.
この辞書は使い込んでぼろぼろになった。
This dictionary became tattered from heavy use.
長年使い込んだので、本の表紙が擦れて文字が読めなくなった。
The book's cover became worn from years of use, making the letters unreadable.
長年使い込んだせいで、その壁は薄汚れている。
The wall is slightly dirty because it has been used for many years.

Usage Notes

Has two main meanings: 1. To use a tool for a long time until it fits well. 2. To embezzle or misappropriate money.

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