使 use

(personleft) + (one/line radical) + (history)
★★★★★
8 strokes
DUPE

Onyomi

SHI

Can't you see?? SHE's just using you, dude!

Mnemonic

The person uses a stick (the line on top right) to teach history.

Kunyomi

つか*う use (a cement mixer, a video game controller, an AK)
★★★★★

Jukugo

使い方(つかいかた)

how to use ★★★★☆
使 (use) + (direction / method / person) = 使い方 (how to use)

使い捨て(つかいすて) のXXX

disposable ★★☆☆☆
使 (use) + (throw away) = 使い捨て (disposable)

disposable XXX, throwaway things.

天使(てんし)

angel ★★☆☆☆
(heaven) + 使 (use) = 天使 (angel )

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
hard like a rock ROCK
使 use BERET
便 convenient / poop RICE FIELD

"Hard" as a ROCK.

A person uses a BERET to keep his head warm,

but another person takes a poo in the RICE FIELD.

You're welcome.

Synonyms

corruption, bribery
堕落    汚職    賄賂    横領    使い込む   
use
使う    用いる    遣