使 — Use
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Visually Similar Lookalike Kanji
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Common Japanese Words with 使 (Use)
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A big (大) building (館) where diplomats use (使) their skills is an embassy.
This kanji literally means to use (使).
A big (大) shot who is put to use (使) by their country is an ambassador.
When you use (使) something for a task (用), that's its use or application.
Frequently Asked Questions About 使 (Use)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 使 (Use)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 使 ("Use", read as し) is: The sheep (し) is using a payphone to talk about tsunami casualties (つか)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 使 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 使 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 使 means "Use". Its primary reading is し (On'yomi: し; Kun'yomi: つか). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 使?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 使 include: 大使館 (たいしかん - embassy), 使う (つかう - to use), 大使 (たいし - ambassador), 使用 (しよう - use, application, employment, utilization).
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