使い
つかい · tsukai
Errand, mission, going on an errand
- messenger, bearer, errand boy, errand girl
- familiar spirit
- use, usage, user, trainer, tamer, handler, charmer
Other ways to say “errand” in Japanese →
flat · what is pitch accent?
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会議室でプロジェクターを使います。
かいぎしつでぷろじぇくたーをつかいます。
We will use the projector in the conference room.
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タオルを使います。
たおるをつかいます。
I use a towel.
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ドライヤーを使いますね。
どらいやーをつかいますね。
I'll use the hair dryer, okay?
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荷物が多いときは、エレベーターを使いましょうか。
にもつがおおいときは、えれべーたーをつかいましょうか。
When you have a lot of luggage, shall we use the elevator?
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What does 使い mean?
Errand, mission, going on an errand. It can also mean: messenger, bearer, errand boy, errand girl; familiar spirit; use, usage, user, trainer, tamer, handler, charmer.
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つかい (tsukai). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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