Japanese

使れる

つかいなれる
Meaning: to get used to using; to become accustomed to using
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 使い慣れる 使い慣れない
Polite 使い慣れます 使い慣れません
Past 使い慣れた 使い慣れなかった
Polite + Past 使い慣れました 使い慣れませんでした
Te-form 使い慣れて 使い慣れなくて
Potential 使い慣れられる 使い慣れられない
Passive 使い慣れられる 使い慣れられない
Causative 使い慣れさせる 使い慣れさせない
Imperative 使い慣れろ 使い慣れるな

Handwriting

使
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慣
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Example sentences

The fountain pen I've used for many years fits my hand perfectly.
彼は使い慣れた枕でないと、ぐっすり眠れないそうだ。
He says he can't sleep soundly unless it's the pillow he's used to.

Usage Notes

Used when someone becomes proficient or comfortable with a tool or object after long-term use.

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