1.
to become used to using; to get accustomed to
to become familiar and comfortable with using something through repeated use
この包丁に使い慣れている。
I'm used to using this kitchen knife.
新しいパソコンに使い慣れるまで時間がかかった。
It took time to get used to the new computer.
使い慣れた道具は手放せない。
I can't part with tools I've grown accustomed to using.
使い慣れる means to become comfortable using something through experience.
GRAMMAR:
- 使い慣れている (have become used to using)
- 使い慣れた～ (～ that one is used to using)
- ～に使い慣れる (to get used to using ～)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 使い慣れた道具 (tools one is used to)
- 使い慣れた言葉 (words one is used to using)
- ～に使い慣れるまで (until getting used to ~)
NUANCE:
- Emphasizes familiarity and comfort from repeated use
- Often used when comparing old familiar items with new ones
- Implies efficiency and ease that comes with experience
RELATED TERMS:
- 使い込む (to become skilled at using, to embezzle)
- 慣れる (to get used to - general)
- 手慣れた (accustomed, skilled)
TRANSITIVITY:
Intransitive in the sense of becoming accustomed.
REGISTER: Neutral. Common in everyday speech.