使(くし)

くし
noun, verb-suru
full command; making full use of
1. full command; making full use of; wielding freely
Using a skill, tool, language, or ability to its full extent with mastery and ease.
英語(えいご)駆使(くし)して交渉(こうしょう)した。
I used my full command of English to negotiate.
最新(さいしん)技術(ぎじゅつ)駆使(くし)した製品(せいひん)だ。
It's a product that makes full use of the latest technology.
あらゆる人脈(じんみゃく)知識(ちしき)駆使(くし)して、困難(こんなん)なプロジェクトを成功(せいこう)させた。
They used all their connections and knowledge to make the difficult project a success.

Implies skilled, confident use rather than basic use. Always positive — conveys mastery rather than mere utilization.

PARTICLE PATTERNS:

  • ~を駆使(くし)する (make full use of ~)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 語学力(ごがくりょく)駆使(くし)する (make full use of language skills)
  • 技術(ぎじゅつ)駆使(くし)する (make full use of technology)
  • 知識(ちしき)駆使(くし)する (make full use of knowledge)
  • あらゆる手段(しゅだん)駆使(くし)する (use every means available)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 使(つか)う is the neutral word for "use"
  • 活用(かつよう)する means to make practical use of
  • 駆使(くし)する implies mastery and full exploitation of one's abilities