What does 使う mean?
使う is a Japanese verb meaning “to use” in English. It can also be translated as “to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.), to use (time, money, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 使う in kanji, つかう in hiragana, and tsukau in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
「あなたの辞書を使ってもいいですか」「はい、どうぞ」
"Can I use your dictionary?" "Yes, here you are."
アジア諸国などから出稼ぎにきた外国人をメイドとして使うのが常識のようになっている。
It has become common practise to employ foreigners working abroad from Asian countries as maids.
お湯を全部使わないで。
Don't use all the hot water.