Japanese

使いこなす

つかいこなす
Meaning: to master; to use efficiently; to handle with ease
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 使いこなす 使いこなさない
Polite 使いこなします 使いこなしません
Past 使いこなした 使いこなさなかった
Polite + Past 使いこなしました 使いこなしませんでした
Te-form 使いこなして 使いこなさなくて
Potential 使いこなせる 使いこなせない
Passive 使いこなされる 使いこなされない
Causative 使いこなさせる 使いこなさせない
Imperative 使いこなせ 使いこなすな

Handwriting

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Example sentences

It takes time to master a new tool.
現代の若者はスマートフォンを使いこなしている。
Modern youth are proficient in using smartphones.
最近の若い世代は、SNSを使いこなしている。
The younger generation these days makes full use of SNS.
豪華な設備も使いこなせなければ、瓦鶏陶犬に過ぎない。
Luxurious equipment is nothing more than 'tile chickens and pottery dogs' if you can't use it properly.

Usage Notes

Used when someone becomes highly proficient or skilled in using a tool, machine, or language.

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