使
 

Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to use (a tool, method, etc.), to make use of, to put to use.
  2. to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.), to employ, to handle, to manage, to manipulate.
  3. to use (time, money, etc.), to spend, to consume.
  4. to use (language), to speak.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
使
 
使う つかう
 
遣う つかう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

use, send on a mission, order
つか.う シ (3rd, N4)
human radical (no. 9)
officer, an official
リ さと し (8th, N1)
length, ten shaku, measure
ジョウ たけ とも (7th)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)