1.
to use, to utilize
To employ something for a purpose. The general verb for using tools, devices, languages, or resources.
2.
to spend (money, time)
To expend resources. お金を使う (to spend money), 時間を使う (to spend time).
TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞 (transitive). No pair verb. Pattern: Xを使う (use X).
ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing action. 使っている = 'is using.'
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 箸を使う (use chopsticks)
- お金を使う (spend money)
- 時間を使う (spend time)
- 使い方 (how to use)
Very versatile verb. Potential: 使える (can use).
Related: 使用 (use - noun).