Japanese

使

つかいかた
Meaning: how to use; usage
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

使
い
方

Example sentences

I don't know how to use my new smartphone and I'm troubled.
この映画は、光と影の使い方が非常に巧みに演出されている。
This movie is staged very skillfully through the use of light and shadow.
日本語を学ぶ際、敬語の使い方はとても重要です。
When learning Japanese, the use of honorific language is very important.
この説明書には、製品の使い方が詳しく記述されている。
In this manual, the product's usage is described in detail.
使い方はこの通り、ボタンを押すだけです。
The usage is like this, just press the button.
日本語の授業で使役動詞の使い方を習った。
I learned how to use causative verbs in Japanese class.
このカメラの使い方はマニュアルに詳しく書いてあります。
The instructions for using this camera are detailed in the manual.
防火訓練に参加して、消火器の使い方を学んだ
I participated in a fire drill and learned how to use a fire extinguisher.

Usage Notes

Refers to the method of operating or using something.

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