Korean

使

사용
Meaning: use, usage
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

使
用

Example sentences

I don't know how to use a computer well.
이것은 사용이 가능합니다.
Is it possible to use this?
백화점에서 사용할 수 있는 상품권을 선물로 받았다.
I received a gift certificate to use at the department store as a gift.
GPS를 사용하여 현재 위치를 확인할 수 있습니다.
You can check your current location using GPS.
새로운 사이트에 가입할 때 사용할 아이디를 정했다.
I decided on an ID to use when signing up for the new site.
이 댐은 수력 발전에 사용됩니다.
This dam is used for hydroelectric power generation.
나라마다 사용하는 화폐의 종류가 다르다.
The types of currency used vary from country to country.
에너지 절약을 위해 사용하지 않는 가전제품의 전원을 끕시다.
To save energy, let's turn off the power of home appliances that are not in use.
옛날 에는 관 대신 의지를 사용하기도 했다.
In ancient times, they sometimes used an '의지' instead of a coffin.
옛날 군인들은 유전을 사용하여 적을 공격했다.
In the old days, soldiers used willow arrows to attack the enemy.

Usage Notes

Indicates the act of using something for a specific purpose. It is a Sino-Korean word (Hanja: 使用).

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