Japanese

使

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

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Example sentences

新しいスマートフォンの使い方が分からなくて困っている。
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.

Usage Notes

Refers to the method of operating or using something.

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