This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

気を使う

気を遣う、 気をつかう

Reading

Kana: きをつかう
Romaji: kiwotsukau
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration

Kanji

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
使
Readings: シ、 つか.う、 つか.い、 -つか.い、 -づか.い
Meanings: use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause
Readings: ケン、 つか.う、 -つか.い、 -づか.い、 つか.わす、 や.る
Meanings: dispatch, despatch, send, give, donate, do, undertake

Example Sentences

()使(つか)ってくれてどうも。
➥I didn't know you cared!
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どうか(わたし)()使(つか)わないで(くだ)さい。
➥Please don't bother about me.
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安全(あんぜん)にあまりにも()使(つか)いすぎると危険(きけん)なこともあります。
➥Excessive concern with safety can be dangerous.
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彼女(かのじょ)服装(ふくそう)()使(つか)わない。
➥She doesn't care about her dress.
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(わたし)のことには(すこ)しも()使(つか)ってくれません。
➥He doesn't care a bit about me.
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