- tsukaiwakeru to use properly, to use (different things) for different purposes
Used in everyday conversation and writing when explaining how to choose between similar items or words based on context or purpose.
この二つの言葉をうまく使い分けるのは難しい。
Kono futatsu no kotoba o umaku tsukaiwakeru no wa muzukashii.
It's difficult to use these two words properly.
状況に応じて敬語を使い分けてください。
Jōkyō ni ōjite keigo o tsukaiwakete kudasai.
Please use honorifics appropriately depending on the situation.
⚖️ Commonly confused with '使い分け' (the noun form). The verb is used for the action of distinguishing usage.
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Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
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