Japanese DictionaryDefinition of つかう
- (v5u, vt) to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
「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." - to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate
- to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume
- to use (language); to speak
- to take (one's lunch); to circulate (bad money)
