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usage example, example of use
An example showing how a word, phrase, expression, or tool is actually used. Common in dictionaries, grammar references, and technical documentation.
辞書には豊富な用例が載っている。
The dictionary contains abundant usage examples.
用例を見れば、使い方がよく分かる。
If you look at the usage examples, you can easily understand how to use it.
この文法書は用例が少ないので、実際にどう使うのか分かりにくい。
This grammar book has few usage examples, so it's hard to understand how the items are actually used.
USAGE:
用例 refers specifically to examples that demonstrate how something is used in practice. Most commonly found in discussions about dictionaries, language learning materials, and technical documentation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 用例を示す (show usage examples)
- 用例を集める (collect usage examples)
- 豊富な用例 (abundant examples)
- 用例検索 (example search)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 例文: example sentence (specifically a sentence, often in language study)
- 例: example (general, broader)
- 実例: actual example, real-world case (emphasis on being from real situations)