使う

つかう

to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.)

JLPT N5 common word Also written 遣う

Meaning

v5uvt
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use
v5uvt
to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate
v5uvt
to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume
v5uvt
to use (language); to speak

Example sentences

あぁいらいらする・・・今やパソコンを使うたびに頭痛がするよ。

So annoying... Now I get a headache whenever I use the computer!
このような辞書には、「冷蔵庫」という言葉を使った例文が少なくとも2つは載っているはずだ。

In a dictionary like this one there should be at least two sentences with "fridge".
今まで使っていたものを今朝部屋でボール遊びをしていて、わってしまったのです。

I broke the one I've been using till now this morning while playing with a ball in the room.