Japanese

使

きをつかう
Meaning: to pay attention to another's needs; to be helpful; to pay attention to details; to be considerate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 気を使う 気を使わない
Polite 気を使います 気を使いません
Past 気を使った 気を使わなかった
Polite + Past 気を使いました 気を使いませんでした
Te-form 気を使って 気を使わなくて
Potential 気を使える 気を使えない
Passive 気を使われる 気を使われない
Causative 気を使わせる 気を使わせない
Causative + Passive 気を使わされる 気を使わされない
Imperative 気を使え 気を使うな

Handwriting

気
を
使
う

Example

She is always considerate of the people around her.

Usage Notes

Used when someone pays close attention to the feelings or needs of others, or to details in a situation to ensure everything goes smoothly. It can be written as '気を遣う' as well.

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